Operating

Change in receivables

Ameren Change in receivables decreased by 160.3% to -$41.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 160.3%, from $68.00M to -$41.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in receivables shows an upward trend with a 16.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase represents a use of cash, while a decrease represents a source of cash from improved collections.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the net change in accounts and other receivables during the reporting period, reflecting the differen...

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Highly dependent on industry payment cycles; energy companies often see fluctuations based on seasonal demand and contract terms.

Metric ID: change_in_receivables

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$87.00M$120.00M$18.50M$117.00M$70.00M$109.00M$21.00M-$112.00M-$61.00M$119.00M-$90.00M-$52.00M$137.00M$98.00M$22.75M$68.00M$121.00M$167.00M$68.00M-$41.00M
QoQ Change+37.9%-84.6%+532.4%-40.2%+55.7%-80.7%-633.3%+45.5%+295.1%-175.6%+42.2%+363.5%-28.5%-76.8%+198.9%+77.9%+38.0%-59.3%-160.3%
YoY Change-19.5%-9.2%+13.5%-195.7%-187.1%+9.2%-528.6%+53.6%+324.6%-17.6%+125.3%+230.8%-11.7%+70.4%+198.9%-160.3%
Range-$112.00M$167.00M
CAGR-14.6%
Avg YoY Growth-6.5%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ameren's change in receivables?
Ameren (AEE) reported change in receivables of -$41.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Ameren's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
Ameren's change in receivables decreased by 160.3% year-over-year, from $68.00M to -$41.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Ameren's change in receivables?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ameren's change in receivables has grown at a 16.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $230.50M to $424.00M.
What does change in receivables mean?
The net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers and other parties.