Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities
News Corporation Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities increased by 185.8% to $121.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities shows a downward trend with a -53.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026May 8, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase is generally positive for cash flow as it preserves cash, while a decrease indicates accelerated payments to creditors.
Detailed definition
Tracks the net change in amounts owed to suppliers and other short-term operating liabilities. An increase in this metri...
Peer comparison
Standard working capital metric; peers often use this to manage short-term liquidity needs.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_accounts_payable_and_othe_f65dc6Historical Data
16 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $143.00M | -$240.00M | -$2.00M | $212.00M | $75.00M | -$168.00M | $42.00M | $163.00M | $43.00M | -$197.00M | -$98.00M | -$94.00M | -$46.00M | -$44.00M | -$141.00M | $121.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -267.8% | +99.2% | >999% | -64.6% | -324.0% | +125.0% | +288.1% | -73.6% | -558.1% | +50.3% | +4.1% | +51.1% | +4.3% | -220.5% | +185.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -47.6% | +30.0% | >999% | -23.1% | -42.7% | -17.3% | -333.3% | +52.3% | +53.1% | — | -50.0% | — |
Range-$240.00M – $212.00M
CAGR-4.4%
Avg YoY Growth+182.1%
Median YoY Growth-20.2%
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is News Corporation's increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other operating liabilities?
- News Corporation (NWSA) reported increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other operating liabilities of $121.00M in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for News Corporation's increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other operating liabilities?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), News Corporation's increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other operating liabilities has grown at a -53.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $363.00M to $80.00M.
- What does increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other operating liabilities mean?
- The change in cash retained by delaying payments to suppliers.