NOTE 3: CONTRACT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Contract assets and liabilities are summarized below:
(In millions)January 2, 2026January 3, 2025
Contract assets
$3,566 $3,230 
Contract liabilities, current
(2,262)(2,142)
Contract liabilities, non-current(1)
(108)(91)
Net contract assets$1,196 $997 
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(1)Included as a component of the “Other non-current liabilities” line item in our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Contract assets and liabilities as of January 2, 2026 and January 3, 2025 were primarily impacted by the timing of contractual billing milestones. In fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, we recognized revenue of $1,683 million, $1,433 million and $1,247 million, respectively, related to contract liabilities that were outstanding at the end of the respective prior fiscal year.
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Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2026Feb 12, 2026Showing above
2025Feb 14, 2025
2023Feb 20, 2024
2022Feb 24, 2023
2021Mar 1, 2021

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.