Operating

Change in AR

MKS Instruments Change in AR increased by 222.5% to $129.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 578.9%, from $19.00M to $129.00M. 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 2014
Last reportedQ1 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

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q1 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$10.00M$8.00M$2.00M$40.00M$13.00M-$150.00M-$5.00M-$29.00M-$16.00M$27.00M$29.00M$19.00M-$34.00M$40.00M$129.00M
QoQ Change-20.0%-75.0%>999%-67.5%<-999%+96.7%-480.0%+44.8%+268.8%+7.4%-34.5%-278.9%+217.6%+222.5%
YoY Change+30.0%-475.0%+89.3%+200.0%+218.8%+37.9%+578.9%
Range-$150.00M$129.00M
CAGR+107.6%
Avg YoY Growth+97.1%
Median YoY Growth+89.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MKS Instruments's change in ar?
MKS Instruments (MKSI) reported change in ar of $129.00M in Q1 2026.
How has MKS Instruments's change in ar changed year-over-year?
MKS Instruments's change in ar increased by 578.9% year-over-year, from $19.00M to $129.00M.
What does change in ar mean?
The change in money owed to the company by customers for past sales.