Operating

Change in AP

CF Industries Change in AP decreased by 725.0% to -$75.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 568.8%, from $16.00M to -$75.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase is generally positive for cash flow, as it allows the company to retain cash longer, provided it does not damage supplier relationships.

Detailed definition

This measures the change in the amount the company owes to its suppliers and vendors for goods and services received. An...

Peer comparison

Standard metric; companies often aim to optimize payment terms to maximize cash availability.

Metric ID: change_in_accounts_payable

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$49.00M$73.00M$76.00M$147.00M-$135.00M-$3.00M-$23.00M-$3.00M$17.00M$53.00M$16.00M$56.00M$12.00M-$75.00M
QoQ Change+49.0%+4.1%+93.4%-191.8%+97.8%-666.7%+87.0%+666.7%+211.8%-69.8%+250.0%-78.6%-725.0%
YoY Change+200.0%-277.6%-102.0%+83.0%+0.0%+169.6%+229.4%-77.4%-568.8%
Range-$135.00M$147.00M
CAGR+14.0%
Avg YoY Growth-38.2%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CF Industries's change in ap?
CF Industries (CF) reported change in ap of -$75.00M in Q1 2026.
How has CF Industries's change in ap changed year-over-year?
CF Industries's change in ap decreased by 568.8% year-over-year, from $16.00M to -$75.00M.
What does change in ap mean?
The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.