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Change in AR

Air Products and Chemicals Change in AR increased by 486.9% to $23.60M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.6%, from $19.10M to $23.60M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Change in AR shows a downward trend with a -5.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

A significant increase may signal aggressive revenue recognition or collection issues, while a decrease suggests improved cash conversion cycles.

Detailed definition

The net change in the balance of accounts receivable during the reporting period, representing the difference between cr...

Peer comparison

Should track closely with revenue growth; significant deviations from revenue trends warrant investigation.

Metric ID: anet_change_in_accounts_receivable

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$9.50M$46.20M$132.70M$70.40M$186.60M$85.50M-$40.40M-$121.60M$211.20M-$179.90M-$11.80M-$19.10M$41.30M$100.60M$47.80M$19.10M$24.50M-$6.10M$23.60M
QoQ Change+386.3%+187.2%-46.9%+165.1%-54.2%-147.3%-201.0%+273.7%-185.2%+93.4%-61.9%+316.2%+143.6%-52.5%-60.0%+28.3%-124.9%+486.9%
YoY Change>999%+85.1%-130.4%-272.7%+13.2%-310.4%+70.8%+84.3%-80.4%+155.9%+505.1%+200.0%-40.7%-112.8%+23.6%
Range-$179.90M$211.20M
CAGR+22.4%
Avg YoY Growth+137.0%
Median YoY Growth+23.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Air Products and Chemicals's change in ar?
Air Products and Chemicals (APD) reported change in ar of $23.60M in Q1 2026.
How has Air Products and Chemicals's change in ar changed year-over-year?
Air Products and Chemicals's change in ar increased by 23.6% year-over-year, from $19.10M to $23.60M.
What is the long-term trend for Air Products and Chemicals's change in ar?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Air Products and Chemicals's change in ar has grown at a -5.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $130.50M to $111.00M.
What does change in ar mean?
The net increase or decrease in money owed to the company by customers.