Operating
Change in AR
Western Digital Change in AR decreased by 144.9% to -$131.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 144.9%, from $292.00M to -$131.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
A large increase relative to sales growth may signal issues with collections or aggressive credit terms offered to customers.
Detailed definition
This represents the net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered o...
Peer comparison
Companies with strong market power or direct-to-consumer models typically maintain lower accounts receivable relative to total sales.
Metric ID:
cf_change_in_accounts_receivableHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $188.00M | -$382.00M | -$147.00M | $292.00M | -$131.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -303.2% | +61.5% | +298.6% | -144.9% |
| YoY Change | — | -303.2% | +61.5% | +298.6% | -144.9% |
Range-$382.00M – $292.00M
CAGR-30.3%
Avg YoY Growth-22.0%
Median YoY Growth-41.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Western Digital's change in ar?
- Western Digital (WDC) reported change in ar of -$131.00M in Q3 2025.
- How has Western Digital's change in ar changed year-over-year?
- Western Digital's change in ar decreased by 144.9% year-over-year, from $292.00M to -$131.00M.
- What does change in ar mean?
- The change in the amount of money customers owe the company for recent purchases.