Operating
Change in AP
RBC Bearings Change in AP increased by 316.0% to $5.40M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 33.3%, from $8.10M to $5.40M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Change in AP shows a downward trend with a -70.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2026May 15, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase is generally positive for cash flow, as it allows the company to retain cash longer, provided it does not damage supplier relationships.
Detailed definition
This measures the change in the amount the company owes to its suppliers and vendors for goods and services received. An...
Peer comparison
Standard metric; companies often aim to optimize payment terms to maximize cash availability.
Metric ID:
change_in_accounts_payableHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $6.29M | $4.96M | $22.97M | $18.19M | $3.70M | -$12.40M | -$12.30M | -$6.80M | -$9.20M | -$7.30M | -$7.40M | $11.30M | $0.00 | $3.10M | $8.10M | $1.90M | -$3.40M | -$2.50M | $5.40M |
| QoQ Change | — | -21.0% | +362.8% | -20.8% | -79.7% | -435.1% | +0.8% | +44.7% | -35.3% | +20.7% | -1.4% | +252.7% | -100.0% | — | +161.3% | -76.5% | -278.9% | +26.5% | +316.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -41.1% | -349.8% | -153.6% | -283.8% | +25.8% | +40.7% | — | +266.2% | +100.0% | +142.5% | +209.5% | -83.2% | — | -180.6% | -33.3% |
Range-$12.40M – $22.97M
CAGR-3.3%
Avg YoY Growth-26.2%
Median YoY Growth-33.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RBC Bearings's change in ap?
- RBC Bearings (RBC) reported change in ap of $5.40M in Q1 2026.
- How has RBC Bearings's change in ap changed year-over-year?
- RBC Bearings's change in ap decreased by 33.3% year-over-year, from $8.10M to $5.40M.
- What is the long-term trend for RBC Bearings's change in ap?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2026), RBC Bearings's change in ap has grown at a -70.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $52.40M to $1.40M.
- What does change in ap mean?
- The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.