Operating
Change in receivables
Amazon Change in receivables increased by 50.1% to $5.75B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 561.1%, from -$1.25B to $5.75B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Change in receivables shows a downward trend with a -17.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2011
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 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...
Peer comparison
Highly dependent on industry payment cycles; energy companies often see fluctuations based on seasonal demand and contract terms.
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change_in_receivablesHistorical Data
18 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.46B | $4.89B | $1.52B | $6.80B | $4.79B | -$4.72B | $2.04B | $3.58B | $7.45B | -$3.68B | $2.21B | $701.00M | $4.02B | -$1.25B | $1.13B | $1.98B | $3.83B | $5.75B |
| QoQ Change | — | +9.6% | -69.0% | +348.5% | -29.5% | -198.5% | +143.2% | +75.6% | +107.8% | -149.5% | +160.0% | -68.3% | +473.9% | -131.0% | +190.2% | +75.7% | +93.8% | +50.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +52.4% | -2.0% | -411.6% | -70.0% | -25.2% | — | +22.0% | +8.2% | -80.4% | -46.0% | +66.2% | -49.1% | +182.0% | -4.8% | +561.1% |
Range-$4.72B – $7.45B
CAGR+6.1%
Avg YoY Growth+14.5%
Median YoY Growth-3.4%
Current Streak4 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amazon's change in receivables?
- Amazon (AMZN) reported change in receivables of $5.75B in Q1 2026.
- How has Amazon's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
- Amazon's change in receivables increased by 561.1% year-over-year, from -$1.25B to $5.75B.
- What is the long-term trend for Amazon's change in receivables?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Amazon's change in receivables has grown at a -17.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.35B to $5.69B.
- What does change in receivables mean?
- The net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers and other parties.