Operating
Change in receivables
American Water Works Change in receivables decreased by 60.0% to $22.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 188.0%, from -$25.00M to $22.00M. 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.
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change_in_receivablesHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $84.00M | $45.00M | $6.00M | $153.00M | -$30.00M | $1.00M | $82.00M | $26.00M | $2.00M | $94.00M | $37.00M | -$25.00M | $171.00M | $55.00M | $22.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -46.4% | -86.7% | >999% | -119.6% | +103.3% | >999% | -68.3% | -92.3% | >999% | -60.6% | -167.6% | +784.0% | -67.8% | -60.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +82.1% | -166.7% | -83.3% | -46.4% | +186.7% | +100.0% | +14.6% | +42.3% | <-999% | +81.9% | +48.6% | +188.0% |
Range-$30.00M – $171.00M
CAGR-31.8%
Avg YoY Growth-75.2%
Median YoY Growth+45.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Water Works's change in receivables?
- American Water Works (AWK) reported change in receivables of $22.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has American Water Works's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
- American Water Works's change in receivables increased by 188.0% year-over-year, from -$25.00M to $22.00M.
- What does change in receivables mean?
- The net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers and other parties.