Accounts Payable
International Business Machines Accounts Payable remained flat by 0.0% to $156.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4900.0%, from -$3.25M to $156.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accounts Payable shows an upward trend with a 64.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase represents a source of cash flow by delaying payments, while a decrease indicates the company is paying down its obligations faster.
Detailed definition
The net change in the amount the company owes to suppliers for goods and services purchased on credit. This represents a...
Peer comparison
Analyzed through Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) to understand payment terms relative to industry standards.
other_increase_decrease_in_accounts_payableHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $85.00M | $213.00M | $65.00M | -$13.00M | $624.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +150.6% | -69.5% | -120.0% | >999% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's accounts payable?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported accounts payable of $156.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's accounts payable changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's accounts payable increased by 4900.0% year-over-year, from -$3.25M to $156.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's accounts payable?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's accounts payable has grown at a 64.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $85.00M to $624.00M.
- What does accounts payable mean?
- The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.