Operating

Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital increased by 58.1% to -$24.60M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 20.7%, from -$20.39M to -$24.60M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital shows an upward trend with a -31.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

A positive value indicates cash generation through efficient working capital management, while a negative value indicates cash tied up in operations.

Detailed definition

This metric aggregates changes in working capital components, such as accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payab...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across all sectors; a key indicator of operational efficiency and cash conversion cycle health.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_operating_capital

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$16.81M-$7.11M$10.78M$36.08M-$40.52M-$35.79M-$10.61M-$70.52M-$88.76M-$82.65M$6.25M-$44.76M-$62.59M-$98.71M-$20.39M$27.85M$41.95M-$58.78M-$24.60M
QoQ Change+57.7%+251.7%+234.6%-212.3%+11.7%+70.4%-564.8%-25.9%+6.9%+107.6%-816.3%-39.8%-57.7%+79.3%+236.6%+50.6%-240.1%+58.1%
YoY Change+314.6%-469.9%-198.4%-295.5%-119.0%-130.9%+158.9%+36.5%+29.5%-19.4%-426.2%+162.2%+167.0%+40.5%-20.7%
Range-$98.71M$41.95M
CAGR+8.8%
Avg YoY Growth-51.4%
Median YoY Growth-19.4%

Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital at Other Companies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital?
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) reported adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital of -$24.60M in Q1 2026.
How has Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital changed year-over-year?
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital decreased by 20.7% year-over-year, from -$20.39M to -$24.60M.
What is the long-term trend for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital has grown at a -31.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$29.45M to -$9.36M.
What does adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital mean?
The net cash impact of changes in day-to-day working capital items.