Skip to content
Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Accounts Payable decreased by 4.9% to $136.1M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.0%, from $146.3M to $136.1M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accounts Payable shows an upward trend with a 4.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase can signal improved cash management or delayed payments, while a decrease may indicate faster settlement of obligations.

Detailed definition

Accounts payable represents the short-term obligations owed to suppliers and vendors for goods or services received on c...

Peer comparison

Efficient companies often maximize accounts payable to preserve cash, provided it does not damage supplier terms.

Metric ID: accounts_payable

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$141.1M$77.8M$103.5M$81.7M$110.2M$82.7M$85.3M$74.8M$96.8M$67.4M$76.8M$84.6M$100.6M$145.2M$186.4M$146.3M$169.1M$129M$143.1M$136.1M
QoQ Change-44.9%+33.0%-21.1%+34.9%-25.0%+3.1%-12.3%+29.4%-30.4%+13.9%+10.2%+18.9%+44.3%+28.4%-21.5%+15.6%-23.7%+10.9%-4.9%
YoY Change-21.9%+6.3%-17.6%-8.4%-12.2%-18.5%-10.0%+13.1%+3.9%+115.4%+142.7%+72.9%+68.1%-11.2%-23.2%-7.0%
Range$67.4M$186.4M
CAGR-0.8%
Avg YoY Growth+18.3%
Median YoY Growth-7.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts payable?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported accounts payable of $136.1M in Q1 2026.
How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts payable changed year-over-year?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts payable decreased by 7.0% year-over-year, from $146.3M to $136.1M.
What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts payable?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts payable has grown at a 4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $141.1M to $169.1M.
What does accounts payable mean?
Money owed to suppliers for goods or services purchased on credit.