Non-Current Assets

Allowance for loan losses

Verizon Communications Allowance for loan losses increased by 4.0% to $1.69B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase relative to total receivables may signal deteriorating credit quality or a more conservative risk assessment.

Detailed definition

This is a contra-asset account representing the estimated amount of financing receivables that the company does not expe...

Peer comparison

Standard for any company with a lending or credit-based business model.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_financing_receivable_allowance_for_cr_f5b0a7

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.63B$1.69B
QoQ Change+4.0%
Range$1.63B$1.69B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verizon Communications's allowance for loan losses?
Verizon Communications (VZ) reported allowance for loan losses of $1.69B in Q1 2026.
What does allowance for loan losses mean?
The estimated portion of money owed to the company that it expects will not be paid back.