Operating
Change in receivables
BWX Technologies Change in receivables decreased by 153.9% to -$27.26M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 40.2%, from -$19.44M to -$27.26M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in receivables shows an upward trend with a 74.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in receivables relative to revenue may signal collection difficulties or aggressive revenue recognition.
Detailed definition
This measures the change in the amount owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered. It is a critica...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for all companies; critical for firms with long-term contract cycles like defense contractors.
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change_in_receivablesHistorical Data
18 periods
| Q3 '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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$6.1M | -$11.77M | $13.69M | -$12.44M | -$4.65M | $4.27M | $668K | $26.58M | -$31.98M | $15.49M | $4.83M | $9.92M | $17.33M | -$19.44M | $19.91M | $29.59M | $50.57M | -$27.26M |
| QoQ Change | — | -92.8% | +216.4% | -190.9% | +62.6% | +191.8% | -84.3% | >999% | -220.3% | +148.4% | -68.9% | +105.5% | +74.7% | -212.2% | +202.4% | +48.6% | +70.9% | -153.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -104.0% | — | +136.3% | -95.1% | +313.6% | -587.9% | +263.0% | +622.5% | -62.7% | +154.2% | -225.5% | +312.5% | +198.3% | +191.8% | -40.2% |
Range-$31.98M – $50.57M
CAGR+42.2%
Avg YoY Growth+76.9%
Median YoY Growth+145.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is BWX Technologies's change in receivables?
- BWX Technologies (BWXT) reported change in receivables of -$27.26M in Q1 2026.
- How has BWX Technologies's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
- BWX Technologies's change in receivables decreased by 40.2% year-over-year, from -$19.44M to -$27.26M.
- What is the long-term trend for BWX Technologies's change in receivables?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), BWX Technologies's change in receivables has grown at a 74.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$15.17M to $80.62M.
- What does change in receivables mean?
- The change in the amount of money customers owe the company.