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Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Apple Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation increased by 491.5% to $5.99B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Significant increases indicate large future capital expenditures or service commitments that may impact future liquidity.
Detailed definition
These are legally binding, non-cancellable commitments to purchase goods or services that have not yet been recognized a...
Peer comparison
Common in capital-intensive industries and large financial firms with significant technology outsourcing contracts.
Metric ID:
unrecorded_purchase_obligationHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $348.00M | $571.00M | $1.01B | $5.99B |
| QoQ Change | — | +64.1% | +77.4% | +491.5% |
Range$348.00M – $5.99B
Current Streak3+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Apple's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation?
- Apple (AAPL) reported unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation of $5.99B in Q4 2025.
- What does unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation mean?
- Future payment obligations for goods or services that are not yet recorded on the balance sheet.