Days Sales Outstanding

The average number of days it takes a company to collect payment after a sale.

Days sales outstanding measures how long, on average, a company's receivables sit unpaid before customers settle their bills. A rising figure can signal collection problems or looser credit terms, while a falling one suggests customers are paying faster, both of which affect how much cash the company has on hand.

Days sales outstanding crept up to 60 days, meaning the company was waiting longer to get paid.