Kellanova (K)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		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	Sep 30, 2019	Jun 30, 2019	Mar 31, 2019
Receivables turnover		8.37	6.99	6.79	—	8.04	—	—	—	9.52	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
DSO	days	43.62	52.22	53.74	—	45.42	—	—	—	38.32	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

December 31, 2023 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 8.37
= 43.62

The days of sales outstanding (DSO) for Kellanova have fluctuated over the periods provided. The DSO measure how efficiently the company is collecting its accounts receivable.

Based on the available data:
- At Dec 31, 2023, the DSO was 43.62 days, showing a relatively efficient collection of receivables compared to previous periods.
- In Sep 30, 2023, the DSO increased to 52.22 days, indicating that the company took longer to collect its accounts receivable compared to the end of the previous quarter.
- Looking back at the trend, there was no data available for the end of the first quarter of 2023, suggesting a gap in information.
- At Dec 31, 2022, the DSO was 45.42 days, showing a slight improvement in the collection period compared to the previous year-end.

Overall, the trend in DSO for Kellanova appears mixed, with some periods showing efficient collection practices and others indicating delays in accounts receivable collection. It is important for the company to monitor and manage its DSO to ensure timely collection of receivables and maintain healthy cash flow.