Current Assets

Accounts Receivable

Alphabet Inc. Accounts Receivable increased by 0.2% to $63.00B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.5%, from $51.00B to $63.00B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable shows an upward trend with a 15.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Lower balances relative to revenue generally indicate efficient collection cycles and strong cash flow management.

Detailed definition

This represents the balance of money owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered, adjusted for esti...

Peer comparison

Common in B2B and advertising-heavy business models where credit terms are standard.

Metric ID: accounts_receivable_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$31.97B$34.05B$39.30B$34.70B$35.71B$34.70B$40.26B$36.04B$38.80B$41.02B$47.96B$44.55B$47.09B$49.10B$52.34B$51.00B$55.05B$57.15B$62.89B$63.00B
QoQ Change+6.5%+15.4%-11.7%+2.9%-2.8%+16.0%-10.5%+7.7%+5.7%+16.9%-7.1%+5.7%+4.3%+6.6%-2.6%+7.9%+3.8%+10.0%+0.2%
YoY Change+11.7%+1.9%+2.4%+3.8%+8.7%+18.2%+19.1%+23.6%+21.3%+19.7%+9.1%+14.5%+16.9%+16.4%+20.1%+23.5%
Range$31.97B$63.00B
CAGR+15.4%
Avg YoY Growth+14.4%
Median YoY Growth+16.6%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alphabet Inc.'s accounts receivable?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) reported accounts receivable of $63.00B in Q1 2026.
How has Alphabet Inc.'s accounts receivable changed year-over-year?
Alphabet Inc.'s accounts receivable increased by 23.5% year-over-year, from $51.00B to $63.00B.
What is the long-term trend for Alphabet Inc.'s accounts receivable?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Alphabet Inc.'s accounts receivable has grown at a 15.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $30.93B to $62.89B.
What does accounts receivable mean?
The amount of money customers owe the company for products or services already provided.