Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Operating

Change in AP

Southern Copper Change in AP decreased by 131.2% to -$109.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 59.8%, from -$273.70M to -$109.90M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in AP shows a downward trend with a -12.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests the company is successfully leveraging its scale to negotiate better payment terms with its supply chain.

Detailed definition

Accounts payable represents the change in the amount the company owes to its suppliers for materials or services purchas...

Peer comparison

Dominant market leaders often have high accounts payable as they can dictate longer payment terms to their vendors.

Metric ID: change_in_accounts_payable

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$78.50M$332.30M$148.70M-$525.00M-$218.70M-$24.90M$0.00$12.70M-$185.50M$226.50M$98.40M$151.80M-$145.60M$22.60M$356.90M-$273.70M-$121.20M$368.90M$352.20M-$109.90M
QoQ Change+323.3%-55.3%-453.1%+58.3%+88.6%+100.0%<-999%+222.1%-56.6%+54.3%-195.9%+115.5%>999%-176.7%+55.7%+404.4%-4.5%-131.2%
YoY Change-378.6%-107.5%-100.0%+102.4%+15.2%>999%>999%+21.5%-90.0%+262.7%-280.3%+16.8%>999%-1.3%+59.8%
Range-$525.00M$368.90M
CAGR+7.3%
Avg YoY Growth+210.5%
Median YoY Growth+16.8%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Copper's change in ap?
Southern Copper (SCCO) reported change in ap of -$109.90M in Q1 2026.
How has Southern Copper's change in ap changed year-over-year?
Southern Copper's change in ap increased by 59.8% year-over-year, from -$273.70M to -$109.90M.
What is the long-term trend for Southern Copper's change in ap?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Southern Copper's change in ap has grown at a -12.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $558.20M to $326.20M.
What does change in ap mean?
The change in the amount of money the company owes to its suppliers.