Operating

Change in AP

General Mills Change in AP decreased by 31.6% to -$332.20M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.6%, from -$403.10M to -$332.20M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in AP shows a downward trend with a -50.5% 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 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Mar 18, 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

15 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q3 '26
Value$188.40M-$214.90M$470.70M-$130.40M$242.90M-$154.10M$241.40M-$443.80M-$214.60M-$76.40M$342.80M-$403.10M$223.40M-$252.50M-$332.20M
QoQ Change-214.1%+319.0%-127.7%+286.3%-163.4%+256.7%-283.8%+51.6%+64.4%+548.7%-217.6%+155.4%-213.0%-31.6%
YoY Change+149.8%+39.3%-48.7%-240.3%-39.3%+82.8%-87.8%-230.5%+17.6%
Range-$443.80M$470.70M
CAGR+17.6%
Avg YoY Growth-39.7%
Median YoY Growth-39.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Mills's change in ap?
General Mills (GIS) reported change in ap of -$332.20M in Q4 2025.
How has General Mills's change in ap changed year-over-year?
General Mills's change in ap increased by 17.6% year-over-year, from -$403.10M to -$332.20M.
What is the long-term trend for General Mills's change in ap?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), General Mills's change in ap has grown at a -50.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $354.20M to $86.70M.
What does change in ap mean?
The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.