Operating
Change in receivables
Illinois Tool Works Change in receivables increased by 135.7% to $165.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 37.5%, from $120.00M to $165.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), Change in receivables shows a downward trend with a -72.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase represents a use of cash, while a decrease represents a source of cash from improved collections.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the net change in accounts and other receivables during the reporting period, reflecting the differen...
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Highly dependent on industry payment cycles; energy companies often see fluctuations based on seasonal demand and contract terms.
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change_in_receivablesHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $108.00M | $301.00M | $95.00M | $21.00M | $44.00M | $17.00M | $25.00M | -$3.00M | -$103.00M | $139.00M | $31.00M | -$77.00M | -$127.00M | $120.00M | $70.00M | $165.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +178.7% | -68.4% | -77.9% | +109.5% | -61.4% | +47.1% | -112.0% | <-999% | +235.0% | -77.7% | -348.4% | -64.9% | +194.5% | -41.7% | +135.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -12.0% | — | — | -94.4% | -73.7% | -114.3% | -334.1% | +717.6% | +24.0% | <-999% | -23.3% | -13.7% | +125.8% | +37.5% |
Range-$127.00M – $301.00M
CAGR+12.0%
Avg YoY Growth-185.6%
Median YoY Growth-18.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Illinois Tool Works's change in receivables?
- Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported change in receivables of $165.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Illinois Tool Works's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
- Illinois Tool Works's change in receivables increased by 37.5% year-over-year, from $120.00M to $165.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Illinois Tool Works's change in receivables?
- Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), Illinois Tool Works's change in receivables has grown at a -72.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $461.00M to -$34.00M.
- What does change in receivables mean?
- The net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers and other parties.