Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)

Number of days of payables

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Payables turnover		4.32	4.72	4.81	5.34	4.56	3.60	3.67	3.76	3.10	5.34	4.94	5.06	4.34	4.58	4.82	4.73	3.89	4.38	4.68	5.56
Number of days of payables	days	84.48	77.26	75.84	68.33	80.03	101.48	99.35	97.16	117.57	68.36	73.94	72.11	84.19	79.67	75.80	77.13	93.92	83.38	77.96	65.67

December 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 4.32
= 84.48

The number of days of payables for Amazon.com Inc has shown fluctuations over the years, ranging from 65.67 days to 117.57 days. A lower number of days of payables indicates that the company takes less time to pay its suppliers, which may be a reflection of strong liquidity or bargaining power.

In the most recent period, as of December 31, 2024, the number of days of payables stood at 84.48 days. This suggests that Amazon.com Inc took, on average, 84.48 days to pay its trade payables, showcasing a moderate level of efficiency in managing its payables.

It is important for investors and analysts to assess the trend in the number of days of payables over time as it can provide insights into the company's liquidity management, operational efficiency, and creditor relationships. Additionally, comparing this metric with industry peers can help in evaluating Amazon.com Inc's performance relative to its competitors in terms of managing its working capital effectively.