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Change in AR
AutoZone Change in AR increased by 155.4% to $20.34M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 62.7%, from $54.58M to $20.34M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in AR shows an upward trend with a 81.0% 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 2026Mar 20, 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_receivableHistorical Data
20 periods
| 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 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$8.34M | $52.86M | $1.58M | $27.39M | $61.36M | $35.41M | -$4.10M | -$22.27M | -$38.32M | $71.36M | -$6.86M | -$18.36M | $66.55M | $0.00 | -$9.87M | $54.58M | $41.82M | $32.08M | -$36.70M | $20.34M |
| QoQ Change | — | +734.1% | -97.0% | >999% | +124.1% | -42.3% | -111.6% | -443.2% | -72.0% | +286.2% | -109.6% | -167.9% | +462.4% | -100.0% | — | +652.8% | -23.4% | -23.3% | -214.4% | +155.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +836.2% | -33.0% | -360.2% | -181.3% | -162.4% | +101.5% | -67.2% | +17.6% | +273.7% | -100.0% | -44.0% | +397.2% | -37.2% | — | -271.7% | -62.7% |
Range-$38.32M – $71.36M
CAGR+20.7%
Avg YoY Growth+20.4%
Median YoY Growth-44.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is AutoZone's change in ar?
- AutoZone (AZO) reported change in ar of $20.34M in Q4 2025.
- How has AutoZone's change in ar changed year-over-year?
- AutoZone's change in ar decreased by 62.7% year-over-year, from $54.58M to $20.34M.
- What is the long-term trend for AutoZone's change in ar?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), AutoZone's change in ar has grown at a 81.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.04M to $118.61M.
- What does change in ar mean?
- The net increase or decrease in money owed to the company by customers.