Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Delta Air Lines Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets remained flat by 0.0% to $45.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 24.1%, from $60.25M to $45.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets shows an upward trend with a 33.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in prepaid expenses consumes cash, while a decrease releases cash back into the business.
Detailed definition
This tracks the change in payments made in advance for goods or services that will be consumed in future periods. Increa...
Peer comparison
Standard working capital line item found in most corporate cash flow statements.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_prepaid_deferred_expense__313362Historical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $58M | $1.03B | -$137M | $241M | $183M |
| YoY Change | — | >999% | -113.4% | +275.9% | -24.1% |
Range-$137M – $1.03B
CAGR+33.3%
Avg YoY Growth+451.9%
Median YoY Growth+125.9%
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Delta Air Lines's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets?
- Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets of $45.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has Delta Air Lines's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets changed year-over-year?
- Delta Air Lines's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets decreased by 24.1% year-over-year, from $60.25M to $45.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for Delta Air Lines's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Delta Air Lines's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets has grown at a 33.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $58M to $183M.
- What does increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets mean?
- The change in cash paid upfront for future expenses.