Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Change in AP

Operating

Meta Platforms, Inc. Change in AP decreased by 113.7% to -$63.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 109.4%, from $667.00M to -$63.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Change in AP shows a downward trend with a -36.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2007
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase (inflow) suggests the company is effectively using supplier credit to fund operations, while a decrease (outflow) means it is paying down its debts.

Detailed definition

The net change in the amount the company owes to its suppliers and vendors for goods and services received. An increase...

Peer comparison

Companies with high bargaining power over suppliers often maintain high accounts payable balances to maximize cash flow.

Metric ID: cf_change_in_accounts_payable

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$116.00M$694.00M$876.00M-$882.00M$237.00M-$21.00M$876.00M-$1.10B-$51.00M$612.00M$594.00M-$1.11B$250.00M$667.00M$568.00M-$1.03B$460.00M-$63.00M
QoQ Change+498.3%+26.2%-200.7%+126.9%-108.9%>999%-226.0%+95.4%>999%-2.9%-287.2%+122.5%+166.8%-14.8%-282.0%+144.5%-113.7%
YoY Change+104.3%-103.0%+0.0%-25.2%-121.5%>999%-32.2%-0.7%+590.2%+9.0%-4.4%+7.0%+84.0%-109.4%
Range-$1.11B$876.00M
CAGR-13.4%
Avg YoY Growth+243.7%
Median YoY Growth-0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s change in ap?
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported change in ap of -$63.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Meta Platforms, Inc.'s change in ap changed year-over-year?
Meta Platforms, Inc.'s change in ap decreased by 109.4% year-over-year, from $667.00M to -$63.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Meta Platforms, Inc.'s change in ap?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Meta Platforms, Inc.'s change in ap has grown at a -36.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.44B to $373.00M.
What does change in ap mean?
The change in how much money the company owes to its suppliers.

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