Apple Inc. (AAPL)
The a/p for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is $69.86 Billion with a year-over-year change of +1.31%. Accounts Payable (A/P) represents money the company owes to suppliers and vendors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.
Current A/P
$69.86B
$69.86 Billion
Year-over-Year Change
+1.31%
vs. $68.96B prior year
Historical Data
30
Years of data available
Annual A/P History
| Year | A/P | YoY Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69.86B | +$900.00M | +1.31% |
| 2024 | $68.96B | +$6.35B | +10.14% |
| 2023 | $62.61B | $-1.50B | -2.35% |
| 2022 | $64.11B | +$9.35B | +17.08% |
| 2021 | $54.76B | +$12.47B | +29.48% |
| 2020 | $42.30B | $-3.94B | -8.52% |
| 2019 | $46.24B | $-9.65B | -17.27% |
| 2018 | $55.89B | +$11.65B | +26.32% |
| 2017 | $44.24B | +$6.95B | +18.63% |
| 2016 | $37.29B | — | — |
Understanding Accounts Payable
What is Accounts Payable? Accounts Payable (A/P) represents money the company owes to suppliers and vendors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.
Why it Matters: A/P is a source of short-term financing from suppliers. Companies with strong supplier relationships can negotiate favorable payment terms, improving cash flow. Rising A/P relative to costs may indicate extended payment terms or cash constraints.
How to Use: Calculate Days Payable Outstanding (DPO = A/P / COGS × 365). Higher DPO means longer payment terms, which benefits cash flow. Compare A/P to A/R to understand working capital dynamics.