Operating
Change in AP
SBA Communications Change in AP increased by 49.3% to -$13.06M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 52.9%, from -$8.54M to -$13.06M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Change in AP shows a downward trend with a 1138.7% 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 reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase is generally positive for cash flow, as it allows the company to retain cash longer, provided it does not damage supplier relationships.
Detailed definition
This measures the change in the amount the company owes to its suppliers and vendors for goods and services received. An...
Peer comparison
Standard metric; companies often aim to optimize payment terms to maximize cash availability.
Metric ID:
change_in_accounts_payableHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $7.77M | $5.37M | -$8.94M | -$7.00M | $3.94M | $16.13M | $12.06M | -$8.90M | -$15.60M | $0.00 | -$48.07M | -$20.40M | -$2.98M | -$8.54M | $14.60M | -$25.74M | -$13.06M |
| QoQ Change | — | -30.9% | -266.6% | +21.7% | +156.2% | +309.5% | -25.2% | -173.9% | -75.2% | +100.0% | — | +57.6% | +85.4% | -186.5% | +271.0% | -276.3% | +49.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -49.3% | +200.5% | +234.9% | -27.2% | -496.1% | -100.0% | -498.7% | -129.1% | +80.9% | +58.1% | — | — | -52.9% |
Range-$48.07M – $16.13M
CAGR+13.9%
Avg YoY Growth-70.8%
Median YoY Growth-49.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SBA Communications's change in ap?
- SBA Communications (SBAC) reported change in ap of -$13.06M in Q1 2026.
- How has SBA Communications's change in ap changed year-over-year?
- SBA Communications's change in ap decreased by 52.9% year-over-year, from -$8.54M to -$13.06M.
- What is the long-term trend for SBA Communications's change in ap?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), SBA Communications's change in ap has grown at a 1138.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$473.00K to -$72.57M.
- What does change in ap mean?
- The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.