Operating

Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)

Verisk Analytics, Inc. Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) increased by 29.7% to $4.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.4%, from $5.30M to $4.80M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) shows relatively stable performance with a -0.1% 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 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 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.

Metric ID: operating_provision_for_doubtful_accounts

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$5.50M$4.30M$4.70M$1.70M$1.20M$1.50M$2.60M$2.60M$2.90M$3.40M$0.00$3.40M$3.50M$4.30M$2.10M$5.30M$6.10M$2.50M$3.70M$4.80M
QoQ Change-21.8%+9.3%-63.8%-29.4%+25.0%+73.3%+0.0%+11.5%+17.2%-100.0%+2.9%+22.9%-51.2%+152.4%+15.1%-59.0%+48.0%+29.7%
YoY Change-78.2%-65.1%-44.7%+52.9%+141.7%+126.7%-100.0%+30.8%+20.7%+26.5%+55.9%+74.3%-41.9%+76.2%-9.4%
Range$0.00$6.10M
CAGR-2.8%
Avg YoY Growth+17.8%
Median YoY Growth+26.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) reported accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) of $4.80M in Q1 2026.
How has Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) changed year-over-year?
Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) decreased by 9.4% year-over-year, from $5.30M to $4.80M.
What is the long-term trend for Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) has grown at a -0.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $17.70M to $17.60M.
What does accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) mean?
The estimated cost of customers failing to pay their invoices.