Operating
Change in AP
First Solar Change in AP decreased by 225.2% to -$211.36M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 45.0%, from -$145.80M to -$211.36M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in AP shows a downward trend with a -48.8% CAGR. 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 2014
Last reportedQ1 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
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$18.65M | $11.67M | $34.04M | -$55.37M | $25.50M | $14.82M | $20.63M | -$61.55M | $18.56M | $164.38M | -$160.94M | $47.68M | $104.30M | $277.68M | -$145.80M | $60.68M | -$79.08M | $168.87M | -$211.36M |
| QoQ Change | — | +162.6% | +191.6% | -262.7% | +146.0% | -41.9% | +39.2% | -398.4% | +130.2% | +785.7% | -197.9% | +129.6% | +118.7% | +166.2% | -152.5% | +141.6% | -230.3% | +313.6% | -225.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +236.7% | +26.9% | -39.4% | -11.2% | -27.2% | >999% | -161.5% | +156.9% | -36.5% | — | +9.4% | +27.3% | -175.8% | -39.2% | -45.0% |
Range-$211.36M – $277.68M
CAGR+71.5%
Avg YoY Growth+66.5%
Median YoY Growth-19.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is First Solar's change in ap?
- First Solar (FSLR) reported change in ap of -$211.36M in Q1 2026.
- How has First Solar's change in ap changed year-over-year?
- First Solar's change in ap decreased by 45.0% year-over-year, from -$145.80M to -$211.36M.
- What is the long-term trend for First Solar's change in ap?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), First Solar's change in ap has grown at a -48.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $34.92M to $4.68M.
- What does change in ap mean?
- The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.