Financing

Net change in commercial paper

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Net change in commercial paper decreased by 9.1% to -$494.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates the company is utilizing short-term debt to fund operations or bridge liquidity gaps, while a decrease suggests the company is paying down short-term obligations or shifting to other financing sources. Frequent or large net increases may signal a reliance on volatile short-term credit markets.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the net change in short-term unsecured promissory notes issued by a company to meet immediate wor...

Peer comparison

Common among large-cap technology and industrial firms with high working capital requirements; peers often use this as a flexible, low-cost alternative to revolving credit lines.

Metric ID: commercial_paper_net

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value-$453.00M-$494.00M
QoQ Change-9.1%
YoY Change-9.1%
Range-$494.00M-$453.00M
Avg YoY Growth-9.1%
Median YoY Growth-9.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canadian Pacific Kansas City's net change in commercial paper?
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) reported net change in commercial paper of -$494.00M in Q1 2026.
What does net change in commercial paper mean?
The net amount of short-term debt borrowed or repaid through commercial paper markets during the period.