Operating
Change in receivables
Best Buy Change in receivables increased by 108.7% to $26.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 77.4%, from $115.00M to $26.00M. 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 2014
Last reportedQ4 2026Mar 18, 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
11 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$210.00M | -$238.00M | $37.00M | $215.00M | $89.00M | -$279.00M | -$10.00M | -$168.00M | $115.00M | -$298.00M | $26.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -13.3% | +115.5% | +481.1% | -58.6% | -413.5% | +96.4% | <-999% | +168.5% | -359.1% | +108.7% |
| YoY Change | — | -13.3% | — | — | — | -17.2% | -127.0% | +39.8% | — | -77.4% | -77.4% |
Range-$298.00M – $215.00M
CAGR-56.6%
Avg YoY Growth-45.4%
Median YoY Growth-47.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Best Buy's change in receivables?
- Best Buy (BBY) reported change in receivables of $26.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Best Buy's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
- Best Buy's change in receivables decreased by 77.4% year-over-year, from $115.00M to $26.00M.
- What does change in receivables mean?
- The net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers and other parties.