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Europe’s Largest Companies Hold €1.26 Trillion in Excess Working Capital, Hackett Group Finds

By Public Technologies
  • The Hackett Group's 2026 European Working Capital Survey found €1.26 trillion in excess working capital, equivalent to 14% of annual revenue.
  • Average cash conversion cycles improved by 1.8 days to 44.8 days in 2025, releasing cash from receivables and inventory.
  • The remaining working capital opportunity declined 8%, or €113 billion, from the previous year.
  • Revenue growth reached just 0.8%, while operating cash flow declined 3%, increasing the importance of working capital efficiency.
  • Days payable outstanding fell 3.3 days as stakeholder pressure constrained payment-term extensions, making receivables and inventory increasingly important improvement targets.


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