ConAgra Foods Inc (CAG)

Number of days of payables

May 31, 2025 May 31, 2024 May 26, 2024 May 31, 2023 May 28, 2023
Payables turnover 5.41 5.84 8.22 5.91 7.87
Number of days of payables days 67.41 62.54 44.41 61.78 46.38

May 31, 2025 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.41
= 67.41

The analysis of ConAgra Foods Inc.'s number of days of payables over the given period indicates variability in its accounts payable management. As of May 28, 2023, the company’s payables period was approximately 46.38 days, suggesting that, on average, the company settled its payables after about 46 days. By the end of May 31, 2023, this period increased significantly to approximately 61.78 days, indicating a lengthening of the payment cycle during that year.

Looking forward, the data from May 26, 2024, shows a reduction in the payable period to approximately 44.41 days, reflecting a possible improvement in payment efficiency or a strategic shortening of payable terms. However, by May 31, 2024, the payables period extended again to approximately 62.54 days, aligning closely with the previous year’s longer cycle. Most recently, the data from May 31, 2025, reveals a further increase to approximately 67.41 days, indicating a trend toward an even longer accounts payable cycle.

Overall, the company exhibits a pattern of fluctuating accounts payable periods, with notable increases in the most recent year. The general trend suggests a tendency toward extended payment durations, which could impact liquidity management and supplier relationships. Longer payable periods often reflect efforts to optimize cash flows but may also carry risks related to supplier relationships and credit terms.