Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

BWX Technologies Accounts Payable increased by 53.0% to $216.22M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 33.8%, from $161.63M to $216.22M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Payable shows a downward trend with a -5.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase can signal improved cash management or extended payment terms, while a decrease may indicate faster payments to suppliers or reduced purchasing activity.

Detailed definition

This represents the short-term obligations owed to suppliers and vendors for goods and services received on credit. It i...

Peer comparison

Standard current liability for all companies; comparable across industries based on days payable outstanding.

Metric ID: accounts_payable

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$143.88M$137.94M$189.84M$141.13M$150.17M$146.54M$127.11M$137.58M$144.44M$151.43M$126.65M$147.84M$164.31M$172.21M$158.08M$161.63M$191.50M$211.70M$141.29M$216.22M
QoQ Change-4.1%+37.6%-25.7%+6.4%-2.4%-13.3%+8.2%+5.0%+4.8%-16.4%+16.7%+11.1%+4.8%-8.2%+2.2%+18.5%+10.5%-33.3%+53.0%
YoY Change+4.4%+6.2%-33.0%-2.5%-3.8%+3.3%-0.4%+7.5%+13.8%+13.7%+24.8%+9.3%+16.6%+22.9%-10.6%+33.8%
Range$126.65M$216.22M
CAGR+9.0%
Avg YoY Growth+6.6%
Median YoY Growth+6.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BWX Technologies's accounts payable?
BWX Technologies (BWXT) reported accounts payable of $216.22M in Q1 2026.
How has BWX Technologies's accounts payable changed year-over-year?
BWX Technologies's accounts payable increased by 33.8% year-over-year, from $161.63M to $216.22M.
What is the long-term trend for BWX Technologies's accounts payable?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), BWX Technologies's accounts payable has grown at a -5.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $184.39M to $141.29M.
What does accounts payable mean?
Money the company owes to its suppliers for goods or services.