Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

Duke Energy Accounts Payable increased by 8.2% to $4.73B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.5%, from $4.44B to $4.73B. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Accounts Payable shows an upward trend with a 14.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 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

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.72B$2.89B$3.53B$3.18B$3.97B$4.18B$4.75B$3.21B$3.23B$3.54B$4.23B$3.36B$3.78B$3.95B$5.48B$4.44B$4.37B$4.73B
QoQ Change+6.3%+22.3%-10.1%+25.1%+5.1%+13.9%-32.4%+0.3%+9.7%+19.5%-20.4%+12.3%+4.7%+38.6%-18.9%-1.6%+8.2%
YoY Change+46.2%+44.6%+34.6%+1.2%-18.8%-15.2%-11.1%+4.7%+17.1%+11.7%+29.6%+32.0%+15.8%+6.5%
Range$2.72B$5.48B
CAGR+14.0%
Avg YoY Growth+14.2%
Median YoY Growth+13.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duke Energy's accounts payable?
Duke Energy (DUK) reported accounts payable of $4.73B in Q1 2026.
How has Duke Energy's accounts payable changed year-over-year?
Duke Energy's accounts payable increased by 6.5% year-over-year, from $4.44B to $4.73B.
What is the long-term trend for Duke Energy's accounts payable?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), Duke Energy's accounts payable has grown at a 14.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.14B to $5.48B.
What does accounts payable mean?
Money the company owes to its suppliers for goods or services.