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Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable

Waste Connections Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable remained flat by 0.0% to $17.01M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 539.3%, from $2.66M to $17.01M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable shows an upward trend with a 5.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often signals rising sales or slower collections, while a decrease suggests improved collection efficiency or declining sales volume.

Detailed definition

Measures the net change in amounts owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered on credit. It reflec...

Peer comparison

A fundamental working capital metric used by all companies to assess cash conversion cycles.

Metric ID: other_increase_decrease_in_accounts_receivable

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$54.69M$100.55M$20.63M$10.65M$68.06M
YoY Change+83.9%-79.5%-48.4%+539.3%
Range$10.65M$100.55M
CAGR+5.6%
Avg YoY Growth+123.8%
Median YoY Growth+17.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waste Connections's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable?
Waste Connections (WCN) reported increase (decrease) in accounts receivable of $17.01M in Q4 2025.
How has Waste Connections's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable changed year-over-year?
Waste Connections's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable increased by 539.3% year-over-year, from $2.66M to $17.01M.
What is the long-term trend for Waste Connections's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Waste Connections's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable has grown at a 5.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $54.69M to $68.06M.
What does increase (decrease) in accounts receivable mean?
The change in the amount of money customers owe the company for past purchases.