Operating
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Ralph Lauren Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) increased by 475.0% to $6.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.2%, from $6.50M to $6.90M. Over 2 years (FY 2024 to FY 2026), Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) shows an upward trend with a 36.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2026May 21, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal deteriorating customer credit health or a more aggressive sales strategy targeting riskier clients.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated expense for accounts receivable that the company believes will not be collected. It serves...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for any business extending credit terms to customers.
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operating_provision_for_doubtful_accountsHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$1.00M | -$1.80M | -$1.90M | $2.50M | $2.10M | -$800.00K | $1.10M | $1.50M | $5.50M | $800.00K | $1.30M | $600.00K | $6.50M | $2.70M | $2.80M | $1.20M | $6.90M |
| QoQ Change | — | -80.0% | -5.6% | +231.6% | -16.0% | -138.1% | +237.5% | +36.4% | +266.7% | -85.5% | +62.5% | -53.8% | +983.3% | -58.5% | +3.7% | -57.1% | +475.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -90.0% | — | — | +57.9% | -56.0% | — | +161.9% | +200.0% | +18.2% | -60.0% | +18.2% | +237.5% | +115.4% | +100.0% | +6.2% |
Range-$1.90M – $6.90M
CAGR+62.1%
Avg YoY Growth+59.1%
Median YoY Growth+38.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ralph Lauren's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
- Ralph Lauren (RL) reported accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) of $6.90M in Q1 2026.
- How has Ralph Lauren's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) changed year-over-year?
- Ralph Lauren's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) increased by 6.2% year-over-year, from $6.50M to $6.90M.
- What is the long-term trend for Ralph Lauren's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
- Over 2 years (2024 to 2026), Ralph Lauren's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) has grown at a 36.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.30M to $13.60M.
- What does accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) mean?
- The estimated cost of customers failing to pay their invoices.