Operating

Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets

Becton, Dickinson and Company Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets remained flat by 0.0% to $69.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1300.0%, from -$5.75M to $69.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets shows an upward trend with a 10.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Nov 25, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase represents a cash outflow for future benefits, while a decrease represents the realization of previously paid expenses, effectively freeing up cash flow.

Detailed definition

This tracks changes in prepayments for goods or services that will be consumed in future periods. An increase in these a...

Peer comparison

Standard working capital metric; peers will show similar fluctuations based on their procurement and service contract cycles.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_prepaid_deferred_expense__313362

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$184.00M$436.00M-$192.00M-$23.00M$276.00M
YoY Change+137.0%-144.0%+88.0%>999%
Range-$192.00M$436.00M
CAGR+10.7%
Avg YoY Growth+345.2%
Median YoY Growth+112.5%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) reported increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets of $69.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Becton, Dickinson and Company's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets changed year-over-year?
Becton, Dickinson and Company's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets increased by 1300.0% year-over-year, from -$5.75M to $69.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Becton, Dickinson and Company's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Becton, Dickinson and Company's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets has grown at a 10.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $184.00M to $276.00M.
What does increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets mean?
The net change in cash spent on expenses paid in advance.