Operating

Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital

Emerson Electric Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital decreased by 28.3% to $256.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 422.4%, from $49.00M to $256.00M. 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 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

A positive value indicates cash generation through efficient working capital management, while a negative value indicates cash tied up in operations.

Detailed definition

This metric aggregates changes in working capital components, such as accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payab...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across all sectors; a key indicator of operational efficiency and cash conversion cycle health.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_operating_capital

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value-$180.00M$125.00M$173.00M$63.00M$289.00M$101.00M$238.00M$109.00M$154.00M$49.00M$357.00M$256.00M
QoQ Change+169.4%+38.4%-63.6%+358.7%-65.1%+135.6%-54.2%+41.3%-68.2%+628.6%-28.3%
YoY Change+135.0%+131.2%-41.6%-17.6%+7.9%-35.3%-55.0%+131.8%+422.4%
Range-$180.00M$357.00M
CAGR+13.7%
Avg YoY Growth+75.4%
Median YoY Growth+7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson Electric's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital?
Emerson Electric (EMR) reported adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital of $256.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Emerson Electric's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital changed year-over-year?
Emerson Electric's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital increased by 422.4% year-over-year, from $49.00M to $256.00M.
What does adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital mean?
The net cash impact of changes in day-to-day working capital items.