Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

Number of days of payables

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 23, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Payables turnover 24.99 21.35 25.63 26.33 19.93 22.27 22.56 25.97 16.18 17.10 10.57 10.25 10.26 12.27 15.76 24.93 28.81 24.66 95.09 26.69
Number of days of payables days 14.60 17.09 14.24 13.86 18.31 16.39 16.18 14.05 22.55 21.35 34.54 35.60 35.57 29.76 23.15 14.64 12.67 14.80 3.84 13.68

December 31, 2023 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 24.99
= 14.60

The number of days of payables for Shake Shack Inc has fluctuated over the past few quarters. The company takes, on average, approximately 16 days to pay its suppliers. In the most recent quarter, the number of days of payables decreased to 14.60 days, indicating a slight improvement in the company's ability to settle its payables quickly. However, the trend has been somewhat inconsistent, with fluctuations observed in previous quarters. It is essential for Shake Shack Inc to monitor and manage its payables effectively to ensure efficient cash flow management and maintain positive relationships with its suppliers.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
14.60
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
32.41
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
8.01