J. C. Penney Company Accounts Payable

J. C. Penney Company's accounts payable stands at $240M as of August 2020. That compares with $880M in the prior-year period — down 73.1% year over year. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

J. C. Penney Company reported $240M in accounts payable versus $880M a year earlier — a 73.1% 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 $880M in the prior-year period — down 73.1% year over year. Sustained growth in accounts payable 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 J. C. Penney Company's accounts payable evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places JCP 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 Discretionary, accounts payable is commonly used to spot outliers. J. C. Penney Company's reading of $240M 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.