Operating
Change in AP
Walt Disney Change in AP decreased by 7.6% to -$1.65B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.6%, from -$1.53B to -$1.65B. 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 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 2, 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_payableHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.12B | -$2.58B | -$2.38B | -$1.40B | -$1.53B | -$1.65B |
| QoQ Change | — | -330.1% | +7.8% | +41.3% | -9.8% | -7.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +7.8% | +41.3% | -9.8% | -7.6% |
Range-$2.58B – $1.12B
CAGR+36.2%
Avg YoY Growth+7.9%
Median YoY Growth+0.1%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walt Disney's change in ap?
- Walt Disney (DIS) reported change in ap of -$1.65B in Q3 2025.
- How has Walt Disney's change in ap changed year-over-year?
- Walt Disney's change in ap decreased by 7.6% year-over-year, from -$1.53B to -$1.65B.
- What does change in ap mean?
- The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.