Charter Communications Inc (CHTR)

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		5.94	6.63	6.78	6.64	6.08	7.17	6.98	6.77	5.10	5.15	6.02	6.62	6.94	7.52	7.54	7.38	7.06	7.73	8.35	7.98
Number of days of payables	days	61.46	55.08	53.81	54.99	60.03	50.88	52.30	53.91	71.57	70.93	60.62	55.14	52.60	48.56	48.40	49.47	51.68	47.23	43.72	45.77

December 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.94
= 61.46

The number of days of payables for Charter Communications Inc has shown some fluctuations over the years. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the number of days of payables has ranged between 43.72 days to 71.57 days.

There was an increasing trend in the number of days of payables from March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2022, reaching a peak of 70.93 days. This might indicate that the company was taking longer to pay its suppliers during that period.

However, from September 30, 2022, to December 31, 2024, there was a slight decrease in the number of days of payables, fluctuating between 50.88 days and 61.46 days. This decrease could suggest that the company improved its payment efficiency during this period.

Overall, monitoring the number of days of payables can provide insights into Charter Communications Inc's liquidity management and supplier relationships. A lower number of days of payables may indicate better cash flow management, while a higher number may raise concerns about liquidity and operational efficiency.