Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
W.W. Grainger Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets increased by 22.0% to $50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 163.2%, from $19M to $50M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets shows a downward trend with a -33.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
Significant increases may indicate large upfront payments for long-term contracts or seasonal prepayments.
Detailed definition
This tracks changes in payments made in advance for goods or services to be received in the future. It represents a temp...
Peer comparison
Generally low impact; varies based on procurement cycles and contract structures.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_prepaid_deferred_expense__313362Historical Data
17 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3M | $14M | $39M | $11M | $0 | $119M | -$74M | -$19M | -$11M | $0 | $85M | $10M | $19M | $14M | $0 | $41M | $50M |
| QoQ Change | — | +366.7% | +178.6% | -71.8% | -100.0% | — | -162.2% | +74.3% | +42.1% | +100.0% | — | -88.2% | +90.0% | -26.3% | -100.0% | — | +22.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +266.7% | — | +750.0% | -289.7% | -272.7% | — | -100.0% | +214.9% | — | -77.6% | — | — | +310.0% | +163.2% |
Range-$74M – $119M
CAGR+102.1%
Avg YoY Growth+107.2%
Median YoY Growth+163.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.W. Grainger's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets?
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets of $50M in Q1 2026.
- How has W.W. Grainger's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets changed year-over-year?
- W.W. Grainger's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets increased by 163.2% year-over-year, from $19M to $50M.
- What is the long-term trend for W.W. Grainger's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets?
- Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), W.W. Grainger's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets has grown at a -33.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $169M to $74M.
- What does increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other assets mean?
- Changes in cash paid upfront for future services or supplies.