Dean Foods Receivables

Dean Foods's receivables stands at $580M as of December 2019. That compares with $590M in the prior-year period — down 2.9% year over year. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Dean Foods reported $580M in receivables versus $590M a year earlier — a 2.9% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

That compares with $590M in the prior-year period — down 2.9% year over year. Sustained growth in receivables can support a stronger franchise, while sharp declines may reflect divestitures, weaker demand, or accounting changes. Always read YoY moves with the footnotes of recent filings in mind.

The history chart shows how Dean Foods's receivables evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places DFODQ next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.

Yes — within Consumer Staples, receivables is commonly used to spot outliers. Dean Foods's reading of $580M is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.