Operating

Change in AP

Evergy Change in AP decreased by 1187.2% to -$191.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 23.5%, from -$155.30M to -$191.80M. 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 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 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

11 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q1 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value-$157.20M$81.30M-$66.70M$144.70M-$197.80M-$152.90M$170.00M-$155.30M-$14.20M-$14.90M-$191.80M
QoQ Change+151.7%-182.0%+316.9%-236.7%+22.7%+211.2%-191.4%+90.9%-4.9%<-999%
YoY Change-25.8%+22.7%-1.6%-23.5%
Range-$197.80M$170.00M
CAGR+8.3%
Avg YoY Growth-7.0%
Median YoY Growth-12.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evergy's change in ap?
Evergy (EVRG) reported change in ap of -$191.80M in Q1 2026.
How has Evergy's change in ap changed year-over-year?
Evergy's change in ap decreased by 23.5% year-over-year, from -$155.30M to -$191.80M.
What does change in ap mean?
The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.