Dell Technologies Inc (DELL)

Number of days of payables

		Jan 31, 2025	Oct 31, 2024	Aug 2, 2024	Jul 31, 2024	May 3, 2024	Apr 30, 2024	Feb 2, 2024	Jan 31, 2024	Nov 3, 2023	Oct 31, 2023	Aug 4, 2023	Jul 31, 2023	May 5, 2023	Apr 30, 2023	Feb 3, 2023	Jan 31, 2023	Oct 31, 2022	Oct 28, 2022	Jul 31, 2022	Jul 29, 2022
Payables turnover		—	—	3.08	—	3.35	—	3.52	—	—	—	—	—	3.95	—	4.12	—	—	3.61	—	3.38
Number of days of payables	days	—	—	118.36	—	109.09	—	103.75	—	—	—	—	—	92.30	—	88.63	—	—	101.02	—	107.98

January 31, 2025 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ —
= —

The number of days of payables for Dell Technologies Inc has shown some fluctuation over the provided time period. As of February 3, 2023, the company had an average of 88.63 days of payables outstanding, indicating that it took approximately 88.63 days to pay its suppliers for goods or services received. This metric improved to 92.30 days by May 5, 2023, suggesting a slight increase in the time taken to settle payables.

Subsequently, on February 2, 2024, Dell Technologies Inc experienced a notable increase in its number of days of payables to 103.75 days, indicating a longer period before paying off its obligations to suppliers. This trend continued to rise, with the number of days of payables reaching 109.09 days by May 3, 2024.

The figures highlight that Dell Technologies Inc may be taking longer to pay its suppliers in recent periods. This could be a strategic decision to manage cash flow more effectively or negotiate better payment terms with suppliers. However, it is important for the company to monitor and manage its payables effectively to maintain healthy supplier relationships and avoid potential cash flow challenges.