Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

Tesla, Inc. Accounts Payable increased by 9.9% to $14.70B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.1%, from $13.47B to $14.70B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Payable shows an upward trend with a 17.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase can signal improved cash management or extended payment terms, while a decrease may indicate faster payments to suppliers or reduced purchasing activity.

Detailed definition

This represents the short-term obligations owed to suppliers and vendors for goods and services received on credit. It i...

Peer comparison

Standard current liability for all companies; comparable across industries based on days payable outstanding.

Metric ID: accounts_payable

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$7.56B$8.26B$10.03B$11.17B$11.21B$13.90B$15.26B$15.90B$15.27B$13.94B$14.43B$14.73B$13.06B$14.65B$12.47B$13.47B$13.21B$12.82B$13.37B$14.70B
QoQ Change+9.3%+21.4%+11.4%+0.4%+23.9%+9.8%+4.3%-4.0%-8.7%+3.5%+2.0%-11.3%+12.2%-14.9%+8.0%-1.9%-3.0%+4.3%+9.9%
YoY Change+48.3%+68.2%+52.2%+42.4%+36.2%+0.3%-5.4%-7.4%-14.5%+5.1%-13.6%-8.5%+1.2%-12.5%+7.2%+9.1%
Range$7.56B$15.90B
CAGR+15.0%
Avg YoY Growth+13.0%
Median YoY Growth+3.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tesla, Inc.'s accounts payable?
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) reported accounts payable of $14.70B in Q1 2026.
How has Tesla, Inc.'s accounts payable changed year-over-year?
Tesla, Inc.'s accounts payable increased by 9.1% year-over-year, from $13.47B to $14.70B.
What is the long-term trend for Tesla, Inc.'s accounts payable?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Tesla, Inc.'s accounts payable has grown at a 17.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.05B to $13.37B.
What does accounts payable mean?
Money the company owes to its suppliers for goods or services.