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Interest Expense

RBC Bearings Interest Expense increased by 13.8% to -$11.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.5%, from -$12.80M to -$11.20M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Interest Expense shows a downward trend with a -11.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2026May 15, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher debt levels or rising interest rates, which can reduce net income and increase financial risk.

Detailed definition

This represents the cost incurred by the company for borrowed funds, including interest on long-term debt, short-term bo...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for assessing the financial burden of debt across all capital-intensive industries.

Metric ID: other_interest_expense

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value$319.00K$15.77M$11.85M$13.56M$15.80M$18.30M$20.90M$21.70M$20.50M$20.10M$19.30M-$138.60M$17.20M-$15.60M-$14.20M-$12.80M$12.20M-$13.40M-$13.00M-$11.20M
QoQ Change>999%-24.9%+14.5%+16.5%+15.8%+14.2%+3.8%-5.5%-2.0%-4.0%-818.1%+112.4%-190.7%+9.0%+9.9%+195.3%-209.8%+3.0%+13.8%
YoY Change>999%+16.0%+76.4%+60.0%+29.7%+9.8%-7.7%-738.7%-16.1%-177.6%-173.6%+90.8%-29.1%+14.1%+8.5%+12.5%
Range-$138.60M$21.70M
CAGR+111.5%
Avg YoY Growth+251.8%
Median YoY Growth+11.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RBC Bearings's interest expense?
RBC Bearings (RBC) reported interest expense of -$11.20M in Q1 2026.
How has RBC Bearings's interest expense changed year-over-year?
RBC Bearings's interest expense increased by 12.5% year-over-year, from -$12.80M to -$11.20M.
What is the long-term trend for RBC Bearings's interest expense?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), RBC Bearings's interest expense has grown at a -11.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $41.50M to -$25.40M.
What does interest expense mean?
The total cost of interest paid on the company's debt.