Accounts Payable
United Airlines Holdings Accounts Payable increased by 17.7% to $5.38B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.6%, from $4.69B to $5.38B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Payable shows an upward trend with a 23.4% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase can indicate better credit terms or increased production volume, while a decrease might suggest faster payments or reduced purchasing.
Detailed definition
The amount of money a company owes to its suppliers and vendors for goods and services purchased on credit. In a large-s...
Peer comparison
Companies with significant supply chain leverage often maintain high payables to maximize their own cash-on-hand.
accounts_payableHistorical Data
| 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 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.22B | $2.20B | $2.56B | $2.97B | $3.76B | $3.53B | $3.40B | $3.86B | $4.17B | $4.21B | $3.84B | $4.34B | $4.48B | $4.01B | $4.19B | $4.69B | $4.92B | $4.64B | $4.57B | $5.38B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.9% | +16.5% | +15.8% | +26.6% | -5.9% | -3.9% | +13.6% | +8.1% | +0.8% | -8.8% | +13.3% | +3.1% | -10.5% | +4.6% | +11.9% | +4.8% | -5.8% | -1.5% | +17.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +69.3% | +60.7% | +32.5% | +30.1% | +11.1% | +19.0% | +13.0% | +12.6% | +7.3% | -4.7% | +9.3% | +8.1% | +9.9% | +15.7% | +8.9% | +14.6% |
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Aircraft | $118.00M | $122.00M | $110.00M | $165.00M |
| Total | $3.40B | $3.84B | $4.19B | $4.57B |
Regional Aircraft was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is United Airlines Holdings's accounts payable?
- United Airlines Holdings (UAL) reported accounts payable of $5.38B in Q1 2026.
- How has United Airlines Holdings's accounts payable changed year-over-year?
- United Airlines Holdings's accounts payable increased by 14.6% year-over-year, from $4.69B to $5.38B.
- What is the long-term trend for United Airlines Holdings's accounts payable?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), United Airlines Holdings's accounts payable has grown at a 23.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.60B to $4.57B.
- What does accounts payable mean?
- The total amount of money the company owes to its suppliers for items it has already received.