Operating
Change in AP
Constellation Brands Change in AP decreased by 473.6% to -$60.90M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. 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
14 periods
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $224.10M | $21.80M | $94.60M | $94.50M | $94.40M | $34.20M | -$90.60M | $80.90M | $200.00K | $62.70M | $71.80M | $36.70M | $16.30M | -$60.90M |
| QoQ Change | — | -90.3% | +333.9% | -0.1% | -0.1% | -63.8% | -364.9% | +189.3% | -99.8% | >999% | +14.5% | -48.9% | -55.6% | -473.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -57.8% | +333.0% | -63.8% | -196.0% | — | — | +83.3% | +179.2% | -41.5% | -77.3% | — |
Range-$90.60M – $224.10M
CAGR-33.0%
Avg YoY Growth+19.9%
Median YoY Growth-49.6%
Current Streak3 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Constellation Brands's change in ap?
- Constellation Brands (STZ) reported change in ap of -$60.90M in Q3 2025.
- What does change in ap mean?
- The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.