Operating

Change in AP

Church & Dwight Change in AP decreased by 95.7% to $2.30M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 129.5%, from -$7.80M to $2.30M. 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
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$98.30M-$95.20M$62.90M-$19.70M-$5.40M-$48.00M$31.40M$29.60M$27.00M$10.60M-$7.80M-$5.70M$53.30M$2.30M
QoQ Change-196.8%+166.1%-131.3%+72.6%-788.9%+165.4%-5.7%-8.8%-60.7%-173.6%+26.9%>999%-95.7%
YoY Change-36.0%+79.3%-176.3%+259.4%+600.0%+122.1%-124.8%-119.3%+97.4%+129.5%
Range-$95.20M$98.30M
CAGR-68.5%
Avg YoY Growth+83.1%
Median YoY Growth+88.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Church & Dwight's change in ap?
Church & Dwight (CHD) reported change in ap of $2.30M in Q1 2026.
How has Church & Dwight's change in ap changed year-over-year?
Church & Dwight's change in ap increased by 129.5% year-over-year, from -$7.80M to $2.30M.
What does change in ap mean?
The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.