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 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
A large increase in receivables relative to sales can signal potential collection issues or a slowdown in cash conversion.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the net change in accounts receivable balances during the reporting period, reflecting the differen...
Peer comparison
Standard working capital metric found in the cash flow statement of all companies selling on credit.
Metric ID:
ms_change_in_receivablesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'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
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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 the amount of money owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered.