Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Change in AP
OperatingWalmart Change in AP decreased by 245.5% to -$310.00M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 245.5%, from $213.00M to -$310.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2007
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase (inflow) suggests the company is effectively using supplier credit to fund operations, while a decrease (outflow) means it is paying down its debts.
Detailed definition
The net change in the amount the company owes to its suppliers and vendors for goods and services received. An increase...
Peer comparison
Companies with high bargaining power over suppliers often maintain high accounts payable balances to maximize cash flow.
Metric ID:
cf_change_in_accounts_payableHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q2 '22 | Q2 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q2 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$1.00B | -$1.64B | $971.00M | $213.00M | -$310.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -63.3% | +159.2% | -78.1% | -245.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -63.3% | +159.2% | -78.1% | -245.5% |
Range-$1.64B – $971.00M
CAGR-69.1%
Avg YoY Growth-56.9%
Median YoY Growth-70.7%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walmart 's change in ap?
- Walmart (WMT) reported change in ap of -$310.00M in Q2 2025.
- How has Walmart 's change in ap changed year-over-year?
- Walmart 's change in ap decreased by 245.5% year-over-year, from $213.00M to -$310.00M.
- What does change in ap mean?
- The change in how much money the company owes to its suppliers.