Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Operating
Change in AP
Southern Company Change in AP decreased by 82.1% to $102.00M in Q3 2022 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 22.7%, from $132.00M to $102.00M. 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:
cf_change_in_accounts_payableHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $39.00M | $132.00M | $132.00M | $571.00M | $102.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +238.5% | +0.0% | +332.6% | -82.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | >999% | -22.7% |
Range$39.00M – $571.00M
CAGR+161.5%
Avg YoY Growth+670.7%
Median YoY Growth+670.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's change in ap?
- Southern Company (SO) reported change in ap of $102.00M in Q3 2022.
- How has Southern Company's change in ap changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's change in ap decreased by 22.7% year-over-year, from $132.00M to $102.00M.
- What does change in ap mean?
- The change in the amount of money the company owes to its suppliers.