Operating

Change in AR

Smurfit Kappa Group Change in AR increased by 196.4% to $398.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.4%, from $342.00M to $398.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease is generally positive as it indicates faster collection of cash from customers.

Detailed definition

This measures the change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered on cred...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all companies; peers in medical devices monitor this closely to manage working capital cycles.

Metric ID: change_in_accounts_receivable

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$22.75M$22.75M$22.75M$22.75M-$182.00M$196.00M$40.00M$186.00M$342.00M$92.00M-$185.00M-$413.00M$398.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-900.0%+207.7%-79.6%+365.0%+83.9%-73.1%-301.1%-123.2%+196.4%
YoY Change-900.0%+74.5%+130.0%-199.5%+16.4%
Range-$413.00M$398.00M
CAGR+159.6%
Avg YoY Growth-175.7%
Median YoY Growth+16.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smurfit Kappa Group's change in ar?
Smurfit Kappa Group (SW) reported change in ar of $398.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Smurfit Kappa Group's change in ar changed year-over-year?
Smurfit Kappa Group's change in ar increased by 16.4% year-over-year, from $342.00M to $398.00M.
What does change in ar mean?
The change in money owed to the company by customers for past sales.