Operating
Change in receivables
ServiceNow Change in receivables decreased by 186.7% to -$912.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.2%, from -$901.00M to -$912.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Change in receivables shows relatively stable performance with a 2.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase represents a use of cash, while a decrease represents a source of cash from improved collections.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the net change in accounts and other receivables during the reporting period, reflecting the differen...
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Highly dependent on industry payment cycles; energy companies often see fluctuations based on seasonal demand and contract terms.
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change_in_receivablesHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $620.00M | -$562.00M | $785.00M | -$619.00M | -$16.00M | $83.00M | $852.00M | -$715.00M | $216.00M | -$228.00M | $981.00M | -$901.00M | $302.00M | -$141.00M | $1.05B | -$912.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -190.6% | +239.7% | -178.9% | +97.4% | +618.8% | +926.5% | -183.9% | +130.2% | -205.6% | +530.3% | -191.8% | +133.5% | -146.7% | +846.1% | -186.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +26.6% | -10.1% | — | — | +8.5% | -15.5% | >999% | -374.7% | +15.1% | -26.0% | +39.8% | +38.2% | +7.2% | -1.2% |
Range-$912.00M – $1.05B
CAGR+10.8%
Avg YoY Growth+96.5%
Median YoY Growth+7.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ServiceNow's change in receivables?
- ServiceNow (NOW) reported change in receivables of -$912.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has ServiceNow's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
- ServiceNow's change in receivables decreased by 1.2% year-over-year, from -$901.00M to -$912.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for ServiceNow's change in receivables?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), ServiceNow's change in receivables has grown at a 2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $300.00M to $312.00M.
- What does change in receivables mean?
- The net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers and other parties.