Other Income & Expense

Change in Receivables

International Business Machines Change in Receivables remained flat by 0.0% to $1.07B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1043.9%, from $93.50M to $1.07B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Receivables shows an upward trend with a 32.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A large increase in receivables relative to revenue can signal potential cash flow issues or credit risk.

Detailed definition

Measures the net increase or decrease in accounts receivable during the reporting period as part of operating cash flow....

Peer comparison

Standard operating cash flow component; comparable to 'change in accounts receivable' at peer companies.

Metric ID: is_ms_change_in_receivables

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-$1.37B$539.00M-$725.00M$374.00M$4.28B
YoY Change+139.3%-234.5%+151.6%>999%
Range-$1.37B$4.28B
CAGR+32.9%
Avg YoY Growth+275.1%
Median YoY Growth+145.4%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's change in receivables?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported change in receivables of $1.07B in Q4 2025.
How has International Business Machines's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
International Business Machines's change in receivables increased by 1043.9% year-over-year, from $93.50M to $1.07B.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's change in receivables?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's change in receivables has grown at a 32.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$1.37B to $4.28B.
What does change in receivables mean?
The net change in money owed to the company by customers during the period.

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