Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Operating

Change in AP

Flex Ltd. Change in AP remained flat by 0.0% to $157.50M in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 163.9%, from -$246.50M to $157.50M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in AP shows a downward trend with a -13.4% 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

4 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$969.00M-$341.00M-$986.00M$630.00M
YoY Change-135.2%-189.1%+163.9%
Range-$986.00M$969.00M
CAGR-13.4%
Avg YoY Growth-53.5%
Median YoY Growth-135.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flex Ltd.'s change in ap?
Flex Ltd. (FLEX) reported change in ap of $157.50M in Q1 2025.
How has Flex Ltd.'s change in ap changed year-over-year?
Flex Ltd.'s change in ap increased by 163.9% year-over-year, from -$246.50M to $157.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Flex Ltd.'s change in ap?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Flex Ltd.'s change in ap has grown at a -13.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $969.00M to $630.00M.
What does change in ap mean?
The change in the amount of money the company owes to its suppliers.