Operating
Change in AR
Reliance Change in AR increased by 9809.5% to $416.2M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.3%, from $332.1M to $416.2M. 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 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
A large increase can signal aggressive revenue recognition or collection difficulties, while a decrease suggests strong cash collection.
Detailed definition
This represents the net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered....
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across metals distribution peers; reflects industry-standard payment terms.
Metric ID:
change_in_accounts_receivableHistorical Data
11 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $222.1M | $206.3M | $399.6M | -$297.3M | $237.1M | -$197.6M | $211.6M | -$219.3M | $332.1M | $4.2M | $416.2M |
| QoQ Change | — | -7.1% | +93.7% | -174.4% | +179.8% | -183.3% | +207.1% | -203.6% | +251.4% | -98.7% | >999% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -40.7% | +33.5% | -10.8% | -11.0% | +56.9% | — | +25.3% |
Range-$297.3M – $416.2M
CAGR+28.6%
Avg YoY Growth+8.9%
Median YoY Growth+7.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Reliance's change in ar?
- Reliance (RS) reported change in ar of $416.2M in Q1 2026.
- How has Reliance's change in ar changed year-over-year?
- Reliance's change in ar increased by 25.3% year-over-year, from $332.1M to $416.2M.
- What does change in ar mean?
- The change in cash tied up in unpaid customer invoices.