Walt Disney Company (DIS)

Number of days of payables

		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	Dec 31, 2019
Payables turnover		1.39	—	—	—	1.37	—	—	—	1.15	—	—	—	0.99	—	—	—	1.54	—	—	—
Number of days of payables	days	262.90	—	—	—	267.08	—	—	—	318.31	—	—	—	367.25	—	—	—	236.63	—	—	—

September 30, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 1.39
= 262.90

The number of days of payables for Walt Disney Company has varied over the past few quarters. As of September 30, 2024, the company had an average payment period of 262.90 days. This indicates that, on average, it takes Walt Disney approximately 262.90 days to pay its suppliers and vendors. This figure is lower compared to the same period in the previous year, where the average payment period was 267.08 days as of September 30, 2023.

It is important to note that there is a lack of data for some quarters, leading to gaps in the trend analysis. However, based on the available figures, Walt Disney appears to be managing its payables efficiently, as the number of days of payables has shown a decreasing trend over the analyzed periods. This could imply that the company is effectively managing its cash flows and supplier relationships.

Overall, while the specific factors driving these changes in the number of days of payables are not provided in the data, Walt Disney Company's ability to effectively manage its payables is crucial for its working capital management and financial health.