Hackett finds $1.94 trillion working capital opportunity at largest North American public companies
HCKT•The Hackett Group found a $1.94 trillion working-capital opportunity at North America’s 1,000 largest public companies in FY2025, up 12% year over year. Receivables accounted for $773 billion of the opportunity, up 29%.
1. Working capital findings
The Hackett Group’s analysis found a $1.94 trillion working-capital opportunity at North America’s 1,000 largest public companies in FY2025, up 12% year over year as revenue rose 6% to $17.6 trillion. Receivables were the biggest drag, with a $773 billion opportunity as days sales outstanding worsened 2.1 days; the cash conversion cycle improved 0.2 days to 38.4 days, while inventory opportunity increased 6% to $616 billion.
