Operating

Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities

FedEx Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities remained flat by 0.0% to -$611.25M in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.2%, from -$638.25M to -$611.25M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities shows an upward trend with a -14.3% 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 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Jul 21, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase is generally positive for cash flow as it preserves cash, while a decrease indicates accelerated payments to creditors.

Detailed definition

Tracks the net change in amounts owed to suppliers and other short-term operating liabilities. An increase in this metri...

Peer comparison

Standard working capital metric; peers often use this to manage short-term liquidity needs.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_accounts_payable_and_othe_f65dc6

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-$3.33B-$2.55B-$2.45B
YoY Change+23.4%+4.2%
Range-$3.33B-$2.45B
CAGR-14.3%
Avg YoY Growth+13.8%
Median YoY Growth+13.8%
Current Streak2+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FedEx's increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other operating liabilities?
FedEx (FDX) reported increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other operating liabilities of -$611.25M in Q1 2025.
How has FedEx's increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other operating liabilities changed year-over-year?
FedEx's increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other operating liabilities increased by 4.2% year-over-year, from -$638.25M to -$611.25M.
What is the long-term trend for FedEx's increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other operating liabilities?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), FedEx's increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other operating liabilities has grown at a -14.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$3.33B to -$2.45B.
What does increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other operating liabilities mean?
The change in cash retained by delaying payments to suppliers.