Operating
Change in AP
Ralph Lauren Change in AP increased by 72.6% to $121.20M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 15.1%, from $142.80M to $121.20M. 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 reportedQ1 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
16 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.30M | $140.40M | $150.40M | $52.20M | -$20.40M | -$56.10M | -$200.70M | $105.30M | $49.40M | $14.30M | $145.60M | $80.20M | $142.80M | $85.80M | $70.20M | $121.20M |
| QoQ Change | — | >999% | +7.1% | -65.3% | -139.1% | -175.0% | -257.8% | +152.5% | -53.1% | -71.1% | +918.2% | -44.9% | +78.1% | -39.9% | -18.2% | +72.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +884.9% | -114.5% | -137.3% | — | +101.7% | +342.2% | +125.5% | +38.3% | +62.3% | +898.6% | -41.1% | -12.5% | -15.1% |
Range-$200.70M – $150.40M
CAGR+130.4%
Avg YoY Growth+177.8%
Median YoY Growth+50.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ralph Lauren's change in ap?
- Ralph Lauren (RL) reported change in ap of $121.20M in Q4 2025.
- How has Ralph Lauren's change in ap changed year-over-year?
- Ralph Lauren's change in ap decreased by 15.1% year-over-year, from $142.80M to $121.20M.
- What does change in ap mean?
- The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.