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Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense

Block Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense decreased by 52.2% to $70.77M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 52.2%, from $147.95M to $70.77M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

A large increase represents a cash outflow that reduces current operating cash flow, often due to timing of large vendor contracts.

Detailed definition

Reflects the change in payments made in advance for goods or services to be received in future periods. This metric capt...

Peer comparison

Universal accounting metric across all industries.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_prepaid_expense

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value-$10.12M-$10.12M-$10.12M-$10.12M$7.14M$7.14M$7.14M$7.14M$147.95M$70.77M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+170.6%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%>999%-52.2%
YoY Change+170.6%+170.6%+170.6%+170.6%>999%-52.2%
Range-$10.12M$147.95M
CAGR+137.3%
Avg YoY Growth+433.5%
Median YoY Growth+170.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Block's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense?
Block (XYZ) reported increase (decrease) in prepaid expense of $70.77M in Q1 2026.
How has Block's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense changed year-over-year?
Block's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense decreased by 52.2% year-over-year, from $147.95M to $70.77M.
What does increase (decrease) in prepaid expense mean?
Change in cash paid for future expenses.