Operating

Change in AP

Burlington Stores Change in AP increased by 135.8% to $36.47M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 130.8%, from -$118.54M to $36.47M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 28, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase is generally positive for cash flow, as it allows the company to retain cash longer, provided it does not damage supplier relationships.

Detailed definition

This measures the change in the amount the company owes to its suppliers and vendors for goods and services received. An...

Peer comparison

Standard metric; companies often aim to optimize payment terms to maximize cash availability.

Metric ID: change_in_accounts_payable

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$42.65M$73.70M$191.34M-$119.28M-$164.58M-$125.24M-$58.53M-$1.70M-$25.21M$101.22M$87.73M-$118.54M$95.56M-$101.99M$36.47M
QoQ Change+72.8%+159.6%-162.3%-38.0%+23.9%+53.3%+97.1%<-999%+501.5%-13.3%-235.1%+180.6%-206.7%+135.8%
YoY Change-379.7%-323.3%-5.0%+64.4%+79.9%+272.9%-370.2%+8.9%+130.8%
Range-$164.58M$191.34M
CAGR-4.4%
Avg YoY Growth-57.9%
Median YoY Growth+8.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burlington Stores's change in ap?
Burlington Stores (BURL) reported change in ap of $36.47M in Q1 2026.
How has Burlington Stores's change in ap changed year-over-year?
Burlington Stores's change in ap increased by 130.8% year-over-year, from -$118.54M to $36.47M.
What does change in ap mean?
The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.