Sonos Inc (SONO)

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 6.51 7.14 10.67 7.56 7.39 9.61 7.65 6.14 4.20 4.56 5.19 3.95 6.20 6.60 6.28 4.98 4.71 10.94 13.65 5.93
Number of days of payables days 56.04 51.14 34.21 48.26 49.40 37.99 47.70 59.48 87.00 80.10 70.26 92.48 58.89 55.29 58.12 73.35 77.48 33.38 26.74 61.52

September 30, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 6.51
= 56.04

The number of days of payables for Sonos Inc has fluctuated over the past few quarters. As of September 30, 2024, the company took approximately 56.04 days to pay its obligations to suppliers. This indicates an increase compared to the previous quarter, where the number of days of payables was 51.14 days.

Looking at a longer trend, the number of days of payables has varied between 26.74 days and 92.48 days over the last two years. The highest number of days recorded was 92.48 days as of March 31, 2022, while the lowest was 26.74 days as of June 30, 2020.

Analyzing the payment pattern provides insights into Sonos Inc's liquidity management and relationships with suppliers. An increasing trend in the number of days of payables may suggest a delay in settling accounts with suppliers, potentially indicating cash flow challenges or strategic decisions to hold onto cash for longer periods. Conversely, a decreasing trend could indicate efficient management of payables or improved cash flow. Tracking this ratio over time can help assess the company's financial health and operational efficiency related to supplier payments.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Sonos Inc
SONO
56.04
Arlo Technologies
ARLO
48.53
Knowles Cor
KN
42.98