Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG)

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		18.32	20.32	22.98	22.01	17.79	22.59	24.29	30.41	24.61	19.65	27.29	33.89	18.38	22.54	20.72	18.72	15.16	18.14	18.73	18.26
Number of days of payables	days	19.93	17.96	15.88	16.58	20.51	16.16	15.03	12.00	14.83	18.58	13.38	10.77	19.86	16.20	17.62	19.50	24.08	20.12	19.49	19.98

December 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 18.32
= 19.93

The number of days of payables for Alphabet Inc Class C has shown some fluctuations over the past few years. The trend indicates that the company takes, on average, about 17 to 20 days to pay its creditors.

From March 2020 to December 2020, the number of days of payables increased from around 20 days to 24 days, suggesting a slight delay in settling its payables. However, from March 2021 to September 2021, there was a noticeable improvement, with the number of days decreasing to around 16 days.

In the most recent periods, the trend continues to fluctuate but generally stays within the range of 10 to 20 days. This indicates that Alphabet Inc Class C generally manages its accounts payable efficiently, with occasional variations in payment timing.

Overall, the company seems to strike a balance between managing its cash flow effectively and maintaining good relationships with its suppliers by settling its payables within a reasonable timeframe.