Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable and Other Operating Assets
News Corporation Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable and Other Operating Assets increased by 258.4% to $276.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 135.9%, from $117.00M to $276.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026Feb 6, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase represents cash tied up in receivables, which is generally negative for cash flow; a decrease indicates efficient collection.
Detailed definition
Measures the net change in accounts receivable and other short-term operating assets over a specific period. It tracks h...
Peer comparison
Standard working capital metric; peers typically aim for low or negative growth in this metric to maximize cash conversion.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_accounts_receivable_and_o_dd2095Historical Data
12 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $99.00M | -$9.00M | $231.00M | $96.00M | $255.00M | $128.00M | $82.00M | $130.00M | $117.00M | $1.00M | $77.00M | $276.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -109.1% | >999% | -58.4% | +165.6% | -49.8% | -35.9% | +58.5% | -10.0% | -99.1% | >999% | +258.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | >999% | +10.4% | +33.3% | — | +1.6% | — | -98.8% | -40.8% | +135.9% |
Range-$9.00M – $276.00M
CAGR+45.2%
Avg YoY Growth+172.6%
Median YoY Growth+10.4%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable and Other Operating Assets at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is News Corporation's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable and other operating assets?
- News Corporation (NWSA) reported increase (decrease) in accounts receivable and other operating assets of $276.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has News Corporation's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable and other operating assets changed year-over-year?
- News Corporation's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable and other operating assets increased by 135.9% year-over-year, from $117.00M to $276.00M.
- What does increase (decrease) in accounts receivable and other operating assets mean?
- The change in cash tied up in customer invoices and other short-term assets.