Operating
Change in AR
Wesco International Change in AR decreased by 20.7% to $216.1M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.5%, from $188.7M to $216.1M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Change in AR shows a downward trend with a -68.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
A large increase can signal aggressive revenue recognition or collection difficulties, while a decrease signals strong cash collection.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the change in the amount owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered on credit...
Peer comparison
Critical for distributors; peers with similar credit terms and customer bases will have comparable receivable cycles.
Metric ID:
change_in_accounts_receivableHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $254.88M | $149.2M | $10.31M | $324.6M | $392.2M | $20.8M | $0 | $133.5M | $29.4M | -$29.5M | -$185.6M | $116.1M | $142.7M | $188.7M | $242.5M | $272.4M | $216.1M |
| QoQ Change | — | -41.5% | -93.1% | >999% | +20.8% | -94.7% | -100.0% | — | -78.0% | -200.3% | -529.2% | +162.6% | +22.9% | +32.2% | +28.5% | +12.3% | -20.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +53.9% | -86.1% | -100.0% | -58.9% | -92.5% | -241.8% | — | -13.0% | +385.4% | +62.5% | +69.9% | — | +14.5% |
Range-$185.6M – $392.2M
CAGR-4.0%
Avg YoY Growth-0.6%
Median YoY Growth-13.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wesco International's change in ar?
- Wesco International (WCC) reported change in ar of $216.1M in Q1 2026.
- How has Wesco International's change in ar changed year-over-year?
- Wesco International's change in ar increased by 14.5% year-over-year, from $188.7M to $216.1M.
- What is the long-term trend for Wesco International's change in ar?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), Wesco International's change in ar has grown at a -68.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $531.8M to -$52.2M.
- What does change in ar mean?
- The change in cash tied up in unpaid customer invoices.