Operating

Change in receivables

Alcoa Change in receivables increased by 150.0% to $117.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 37.6%, from $85.00M to $117.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Change in receivables shows a downward trend with a -48.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase represents a use of cash, while a decrease represents a source of cash from improved collections.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the net change in accounts and other receivables during the reporting period, reflecting the differen...

Peer comparison

Highly dependent on industry payment cycles; energy companies often see fluctuations based on seasonal demand and contract terms.

Metric ID: change_in_receivables

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q1 '26
Value$58.00M$138.00M$6.00M$120.00M$33.00M-$176.00M$82.00M-$40.00M-$31.00M-$37.00M$0.00$212.00M$71.00M$291.00M$85.00M-$234.00M$117.00M
QoQ Change+137.9%-95.7%>999%-72.5%-633.3%+146.6%-148.8%+22.5%-19.4%+100.0%-66.5%+309.9%-70.8%-375.3%+150.0%
YoY Change-43.1%-227.5%>999%-133.3%-193.9%+79.0%-100.0%+630.0%+329.0%-59.9%-429.6%+37.6%
Range-$234.00M$291.00M
CAGR+19.2%
Avg YoY Growth+96.2%
Median YoY Growth-51.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alcoa's change in receivables?
Alcoa (AA) reported change in receivables of $117.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Alcoa's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
Alcoa's change in receivables increased by 37.6% year-over-year, from $85.00M to $117.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Alcoa's change in receivables?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), Alcoa's change in receivables has grown at a -48.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $414.00M to -$108.00M.
What does change in receivables mean?
The net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers and other parties.