Hackett finds $1.94 trillion working capital opportunity at largest North American public companies

• The Hackett Group analysis found $1.94 trillion in working-capital opportunity at North America’s 1,000 largest public companies in FY2025.
• Opportunity rose 12% year over year, despite revenue up 6% to $17.6 trillion, operating cash flow at 17%.
• Receivables became the biggest drag, with a $773 billion opportunity, up 29%, as days sales outstanding worsened 2.1 days.
• Cash conversion cycle improved 0.2 days to 38.4 days, driven by a 2.9-day gain in days payable outstanding.
• Inventory pressure persisted, with a $616 billion opportunity, up 6%, as companies carried more buffer stock.

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