Operating

Change in AR

Meta Platforms, Inc. Change in AR decreased by 186.0% to -$2.13B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.1%, from -$2.80B to -$2.13B. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease is generally positive as it indicates faster collection of cash from customers.

Detailed definition

This measures the change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered on cred...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all companies; peers in medical devices monitor this closely to manage working capital cycles.

Metric ID: change_in_accounts_receivable

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q1 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.37B$555.00M$2.04B-$2.56B-$2.55B$2.84B-$2.52B$1.17B-$143.00M$2.98B-$2.80B$2.48B-$2.13B
QoQ Change-59.4%+267.2%-225.5%+0.4%+211.7%-188.6%+146.4%-112.2%>999%-194.2%+188.3%-186.0%
YoY Change+0.4%+1.0%+4.7%-11.3%-16.9%+24.1%
Range-$2.80B$2.98B
CAGR+15.9%
Avg YoY Growth+0.4%
Median YoY Growth+0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s change in ar?
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported change in ar of -$2.13B in Q1 2026.
How has Meta Platforms, Inc.'s change in ar changed year-over-year?
Meta Platforms, Inc.'s change in ar increased by 24.1% year-over-year, from -$2.80B to -$2.13B.
What does change in ar mean?
The change in money owed to the company by customers for past sales.