Operating

Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables

Williams-Sonoma Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables increased by 50.6% to $12.49M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 153.9%, from $4.92M to $12.49M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables shows an upward trend with a -13.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 22, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease is generally positive as it indicates efficient collection of cash from customers.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the change in the amount owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered. An incre...

Peer comparison

Standard working capital metric; peers in the energy sector often have cyclical receivables based on commodity prices.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_accounts_and_other_receivables

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$1.52M-$480.00K-$2.94M-$6.96M-$8.74M$10.73M-$7.27M-$10.40M-$6.26M$7.76M$7.43M-$7.67M-$2.73M-$6.89M$4.92M-$7.33M$2.93M$8.29M$12.49M
QoQ Change+68.5%-512.3%-136.6%-25.7%+222.7%-167.8%-43.0%+39.8%+224.0%-4.3%-203.2%+64.4%-152.8%+171.4%-249.0%+139.9%+183.3%+50.6%
YoY Change-474.3%>999%-147.5%-49.5%+28.4%-27.7%+202.1%-22.5%-135.2%-192.8%+164.2%-168.8%+142.5%+153.9%
Range-$10.40M$12.49M
CAGR+59.6%
Avg YoY Growth+129.1%
Median YoY Growth-25.1%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams-Sonoma's increase (decrease) in accounts and other receivables?
Williams-Sonoma (WSM) reported increase (decrease) in accounts and other receivables of $12.49M in Q1 2026.
How has Williams-Sonoma's increase (decrease) in accounts and other receivables changed year-over-year?
Williams-Sonoma's increase (decrease) in accounts and other receivables increased by 153.9% year-over-year, from $4.92M to $12.49M.
What is the long-term trend for Williams-Sonoma's increase (decrease) in accounts and other receivables?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), Williams-Sonoma's increase (decrease) in accounts and other receivables has grown at a -13.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$11.90M to $8.81M.
What does increase (decrease) in accounts and other receivables mean?
The change in cash tied up in unpaid customer invoices.