Operating
Change in AR
Fortive Change in AR increased by 29.8% to -$34.8M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 34.4%, from -$25.9M to -$34.8M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease is generally positive as it indicates faster cash collection from customers.
Detailed definition
This measures the net change in the amount owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered on credit. A...
Peer comparison
Standard working capital metric; peers are evaluated on their Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
Metric ID:
change_in_accounts_receivableHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $8.6M | $63.7M | $1.4M | $36.3M | $30.7M | -$21.5M | -$4.5M | $1M | $25.7M | -$8.8M | -$15.8M | -$27.5M | $67.6M | -$25.9M | -$49.6M | -$34.8M |
| QoQ Change | — | +640.7% | -97.8% | >999% | -15.4% | -170.0% | +79.1% | +122.2% | >999% | -134.2% | -79.5% | -74.1% | +345.8% | -138.3% | -91.5% | +29.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -51.8% | <-999% | -112.4% | — | -16.3% | +59.1% | -251.1% | <-999% | +163.0% | -194.3% | -213.9% | -34.4% |
Range-$49.6M – $67.6M
CAGR+45.2%
Avg YoY Growth-467.1%
Median YoY Growth-112.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fortive's change in ar?
- Fortive (FTV) reported change in ar of -$34.8M in Q1 2026.
- How has Fortive's change in ar changed year-over-year?
- Fortive's change in ar decreased by 34.4% year-over-year, from -$25.9M to -$34.8M.
- What does change in ar mean?
- The change in money owed to the company by customers for past sales.