Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Nordson Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $1.05M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.2%, from $1.14M to $1.05M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense shows a downward trend with a -5.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Dec 17, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase in prepaid expenses uses cash today, while a decrease indicates the consumption of previously paid services.
Detailed definition
Measures the change in payments made in advance for goods or services to be received in future periods. It reflects the...
Peer comparison
Standard working capital metric across all industries.
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operating_increase_decrease_in_prepaid_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.21M | $1.71M | $14.68M | $4.54M | $4.21M |
| YoY Change | — | -67.2% | +759.3% | -69.0% | -7.2% |
Range$1.71M – $14.68M
CAGR-5.2%
Avg YoY Growth+154.0%
Median YoY Growth-37.2%
Current Streak2 years decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nordson's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense?
- Nordson (NDSN) reported increase (decrease) in prepaid expense of $1.05M in Q3 2025.
- How has Nordson's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense changed year-over-year?
- Nordson's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense decreased by 7.2% year-over-year, from $1.14M to $1.05M.
- What is the long-term trend for Nordson's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Nordson's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense has grown at a -5.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.21M to $4.21M.
- What does increase (decrease) in prepaid expense mean?
- The net change in payments made for future services or goods.