Operating
Change in AP
STERIS Change in AP decreased by 318.2% to -$28.80M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), Change in AP shows a downward trend with a 12.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
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 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$4.61M | $4.35M | -$10.79M | $25.94M | $6.49M | $9.18M | $3.14M | $34.52M | -$20.57M | $35.65M | -$21.17M | -$12.87M | -$17.10M | $41.09M | $9.80M | $13.20M | -$28.80M |
| QoQ Change | — | +194.4% | -347.9% | +340.3% | -75.0% | +41.5% | -65.8% | +998.1% | -159.6% | +273.3% | -159.4% | +39.2% | -32.9% | +340.3% | -76.1% | +34.7% | -318.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +240.7% | +110.9% | +129.1% | +33.1% | -416.9% | +288.2% | -773.4% | -137.3% | +16.9% | +419.4% | +157.3% | — | — |
Range-$28.80M – $41.09M
CAGR+58.1%
Avg YoY Growth+6.2%
Median YoY Growth+110.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is STERIS's change in ap?
- STERIS (STE) reported change in ap of -$28.80M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for STERIS's change in ap?
- Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), STERIS's change in ap has grown at a 12.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $14.89M to -$18.96M.
- What does change in ap mean?
- The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.