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Change in AR

Willis Towers Watson Change in AR decreased by 114.7% to -$75.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 53.7%, from -$162.00M to -$75.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in AR shows a downward trend with a -12.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

A significant increase may signal aggressive revenue recognition or collection issues, while a decrease suggests improved cash conversion cycles.

Detailed definition

The net change in the balance of accounts receivable during the reporting period, representing the difference between cr...

Peer comparison

Should track closely with revenue growth; significant deviations from revenue trends warrant investigation.

Metric ID: anet_change_in_accounts_receivable

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$214.00M$309.00M-$82.00M-$98.00M-$90.00M$458.00M-$129.00M-$35.00M-$97.00M$467.00M-$113.00M-$5.00M-$153.00M$504.00M-$162.00M-$63.00M-$157.00M$510.00M-$75.00M
QoQ Change+244.4%-126.5%-19.5%+8.2%+608.9%-128.2%+72.9%-177.1%+581.4%-124.2%+95.6%<-999%+429.4%-132.1%+61.1%-149.2%+424.8%-114.7%
YoY Change+57.9%+48.2%-57.3%+64.3%-7.8%+2.0%+12.4%+85.7%-57.7%+7.9%-43.4%<-999%-2.6%+1.2%+53.7%
Range-$214.00M$510.00M
CAGR-20.8%
Avg YoY Growth-66.4%
Median YoY Growth+2.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willis Towers Watson's change in ar?
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported change in ar of -$75.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Willis Towers Watson's change in ar changed year-over-year?
Willis Towers Watson's change in ar increased by 53.7% year-over-year, from -$162.00M to -$75.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Willis Towers Watson's change in ar?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Willis Towers Watson's change in ar has grown at a -12.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $188.00M to $128.00M.
What does change in ar mean?
The net increase or decrease in money owed to the company by customers.