Operating
Change in receivables
Wesco International Change in receivables decreased by 280.4% to -$66.4M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.0%, from -$65.1M to -$66.4M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in receivables shows a downward trend with a -23.6% 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
An increase suggests slower collections or higher sales volume, while a decrease suggests improved collection efficiency or lower sales.
Detailed definition
Represents the net change in accounts and other receivables during the period, reflecting the timing of customer payment...
Peer comparison
Standard across industrial distributors; peers typically manage this based on DSO targets.
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change_in_receivablesHistorical Data
14 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $32.96M | $58.93M | $52.37M | -$17.8M | $33.1M | $0 | $39.7M | -$91.5M | -$78.9M | -$65.1M | $52.3M | $55.8M | $36.8M | -$66.4M |
| QoQ Change | — | +78.8% | -11.1% | -134.0% | +286.0% | -100.0% | — | -330.5% | +13.8% | +17.5% | +180.3% | +6.7% | -34.1% | -280.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.4% | -100.0% | -24.2% | -414.0% | +13.8% | +17.5% | — | — | — | -2.0% |
Range-$91.5M – $58.93M
CAGR+24.1%
Avg YoY Growth-72.6%
Median YoY Growth-2.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wesco International's change in receivables?
- Wesco International (WCC) reported change in receivables of -$66.4M in Q1 2026.
- How has Wesco International's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
- Wesco International's change in receivables decreased by 2.0% year-over-year, from -$65.1M to -$66.4M.
- What is the long-term trend for Wesco International's change in receivables?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), Wesco International's change in receivables has grown at a -23.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $136.7M to $79.8M.
- What does change in receivables mean?
- The net change in the amount of money owed to the company by its customers.