Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

W.P. Carey Inc. Accounts Payable decreased by 6.8% to $624.42M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.1%, from $605.62M to $624.42M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Payable shows an upward trend with a 2.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase can signal improved cash management or extended payment terms, while a decrease may indicate faster payments to suppliers or reduced purchasing activity.

Detailed definition

This represents the short-term obligations owed to suppliers and vendors for goods and services received on credit. It i...

Peer comparison

Standard current liability for all companies; comparable across industries based on days payable outstanding.

Metric ID: accounts_payable

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$571.05M$536.24M$572.85M$565.97M$529.72M$594.14M$623.84M$679.48M$643.83M$638.97M$615.75M$575.83M$548.40M$590.35M$596.99M$605.62M$654.96M$647.34M$670.04M$624.42M
QoQ Change-6.1%+6.8%-1.2%-6.4%+12.2%+5.0%+8.9%-5.2%-0.8%-3.6%-6.5%-4.8%+7.6%+1.1%+1.4%+8.1%-1.2%+3.5%-6.8%
YoY Change-7.2%+10.8%+8.9%+20.1%+21.5%+7.5%-1.3%-15.3%-14.8%-7.6%-3.0%+5.2%+19.4%+9.7%+12.2%+3.1%
Range$529.72M$679.48M
CAGR+1.9%
Avg YoY Growth+4.3%
Median YoY Growth+6.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.P. Carey Inc.'s accounts payable?
W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) reported accounts payable of $624.42M in Q1 2026.
How has W.P. Carey Inc.'s accounts payable changed year-over-year?
W.P. Carey Inc.'s accounts payable increased by 3.1% year-over-year, from $605.62M to $624.42M.
What is the long-term trend for W.P. Carey Inc.'s accounts payable?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), W.P. Carey Inc.'s accounts payable has grown at a 2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $603.66M to $670.04M.
What does accounts payable mean?
Money the company owes to its suppliers for goods or services.