Deferred Revenue from Membership Upgrades and Deferred Commission Expense
The components of the change in Deferred revenue from membership upgrades and Deferred commission expense were as follows:
As of December 31,
(amounts in thousands)
20252024
Deferred revenue, beginning$218,164 $206,625 
Deferred membership upgrade revenue6,743 27,529 
Revenue recognized from membership upgrades(13,736)(16,433)
Net increase (decrease) in deferred revenue(6,993)11,096 
Deferred revenue, ending (1)
$211,171 $217,721 
Deferred commission expense, beginning$56,516 $53,641 
Deferred commission expense6,602 7,452 
Commission expense recognized(4,969)(4,577)
Net increase in deferred commission expense1,633 2,875 
Deferred commission expense, ending$58,149 $56,516 
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(1)Included in Deferred membership revenue on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 18, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 25, 2025
2023Feb 22, 2024
2022Feb 21, 2023
2021Feb 22, 2022
2020Feb 23, 2021
2019Feb 24, 2020
2018Feb 26, 2019
2017Feb 28, 2018
2016Feb 22, 2017
2015Feb 23, 2016

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.