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Accounts Receivable

Howmet Aerospace Accounts Receivable increased by 20.7% to $940M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.9%, from $888M to $940M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable shows an upward trend with a 18.9% 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 reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase relative to revenue may signal slower collections or aggressive revenue recognition, while a decrease suggests efficient cash conversion.

Detailed definition

This represents the total amount owed to the company by customers for goods and services delivered, adjusted for estimat...

Peer comparison

Varies by industry; aerospace peers often have longer cycles due to complex contract structures and government payment terms.

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$316M$408M$367M$479M$501M$550M$506M$655M$657M$714M$675M$785M$749M$757M$689M$888M$888M$884M$779M$940M
QoQ Change+29.1%-10.0%+30.5%+4.6%+9.8%-8.0%+29.4%+0.3%+8.7%-5.5%+16.3%-4.6%+1.1%-9.0%+28.9%+0.0%-0.5%-11.9%+20.7%
YoY Change+58.5%+34.8%+37.9%+36.7%+31.1%+29.8%+33.4%+19.8%+14.0%+6.0%+2.1%+13.1%+18.6%+16.8%+13.1%+5.9%
Range$316M$940M
CAGR+25.8%
Avg YoY Growth+23.2%
Median YoY Growth+19.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howmet Aerospace's accounts receivable?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported accounts receivable of $940M in Q1 2026.
How has Howmet Aerospace's accounts receivable changed year-over-year?
Howmet Aerospace's accounts receivable increased by 5.9% year-over-year, from $888M to $940M.
What is the long-term trend for Howmet Aerospace's accounts receivable?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Howmet Aerospace's accounts receivable has grown at a 18.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $328M to $779M.
What does accounts receivable mean?
The net amount of money customers owe the company for products already delivered.