Operating

Change in AR

Reliance Change in AR increased by 9809.5% to $416.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.3%, from $332.10M to $416.20M. 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 2026Apr 29, 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

11 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$222.10M$206.30M$399.60M-$297.30M$237.10M-$197.60M$211.60M-$219.30M$332.10M$4.20M$416.20M
QoQ Change-7.1%+93.7%-174.4%+179.8%-183.3%+207.1%-203.6%+251.4%-98.7%>999%
YoY Change-40.7%+33.5%-10.8%-11.0%+56.9%+25.3%
Range-$297.30M$416.20M
CAGR+28.6%
Avg YoY Growth+8.9%
Median YoY Growth+7.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reliance's change in ar?
Reliance (RS) reported change in ar of $416.20M in Q1 2026.
How has Reliance's change in ar changed year-over-year?
Reliance's change in ar increased by 25.3% year-over-year, from $332.10M to $416.20M.
What does change in ar mean?
The change in money owed to the company by customers for past sales.