Operating

Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets

SS&C Technologies Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets increased by 42.7% to $40.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 787.0%, from $4.60M to $40.80M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets shows an upward trend with a -48.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase represents a cash outflow for future benefits, while a decrease represents the realization of previously paid expenses, effectively freeing up cash flow.

Detailed definition

This tracks changes in prepayments for goods or services that will be consumed in future periods. An increase in these a...

Peer comparison

Standard working capital metric; peers will show similar fluctuations based on their procurement and service contract cycles.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_prepaid_deferred_expense__313362

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.60M-$33.30M-$33.70M-$7.90M-$33.80M-$13.10M-$38.70M-$24.00M$35.10M$29.90M-$7.90M-$8.60M$11.00M$26.20M$4.60M$30.90M-$57.50M$28.60M$40.80M
QoQ Change<-999%-1.2%+76.6%-327.8%+61.2%-195.4%+38.0%+246.3%-14.8%-126.4%-8.9%+227.9%+138.2%-82.4%+571.7%-286.1%+149.7%+42.7%
YoY Change<-999%+60.7%-389.9%+29.0%+367.9%+79.6%+64.2%-68.7%-12.4%+158.2%+459.3%-622.7%+9.2%+787.0%
Range-$57.50M$40.80M
CAGR+71.5%
Avg YoY Growth-8.4%
Median YoY Growth+44.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SS&C Technologies's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets?
SS&C Technologies (SSNC) reported increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets of $40.80M in Q1 2026.
How has SS&C Technologies's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets changed year-over-year?
SS&C Technologies's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets increased by 787.0% year-over-year, from $4.60M to $40.80M.
What is the long-term trend for SS&C Technologies's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), SS&C Technologies's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets has grown at a -48.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$49.50M to $6.60M.
What does increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets mean?
The net change in cash spent on expenses paid in advance.