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Increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income

West Pharmaceutical Services Increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income increased by 631.3% to $8.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals strong future demand and booking momentum, while a decrease may indicate lower forward bookings.

Detailed definition

Represents the net change in customer deposits or advance payments received for services that have not yet been performe...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across travel, hospitality, and subscription-based businesses.

Metric ID: other_increase_decrease_in_contract_with_customer_liability

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q1 '25Q2 '25Q1 '26
Value-$5.40M-$1.60M$8.50M
QoQ Change+70.4%+631.3%
YoY Change+257.4%
Range-$5.40M$8.50M
Avg YoY Growth+257.4%
Median YoY Growth+257.4%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth

Increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income at Other Companies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Pharmaceutical Services's increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income?
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) reported increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income of $8.50M in Q1 2026.
What does increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income mean?
The net change in advance payments received from customers for future services.