Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Operating

Change in AP

Delta Air Lines Change in AP remained flat by 0.0% to $210.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 37.1%, from $153.50M to $210.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in AP shows a downward trend with a -19.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests the company is successfully leveraging its scale to negotiate better payment terms with its supply chain.

Detailed definition

Accounts payable represents the change in the amount the company owes to its suppliers for materials or services purchas...

Peer comparison

Dominant market leaders often have high accounts payable as they can dictate longer payment terms to their vendors.

Metric ID: change_in_accounts_payable

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$1.99B$1.23B-$285.00M$614.00M$842.00M
YoY Change-38.3%-123.2%+315.4%+37.1%
Range-$285.00M$1.99B
CAGR-19.3%
Avg YoY Growth+47.8%
Median YoY Growth-0.6%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delta Air Lines's change in ap?
Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported change in ap of $210.50M in Q4 2025.
How has Delta Air Lines's change in ap changed year-over-year?
Delta Air Lines's change in ap increased by 37.1% year-over-year, from $153.50M to $210.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Delta Air Lines's change in ap?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Delta Air Lines's change in ap has grown at a -19.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.99B to $842.00M.
What does change in ap mean?
The change in the amount of money the company owes to its suppliers.