Operating
Change in Inventories
Analog Devices Change in Inventories remained flat by 0.0% to $52.16M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 209.1%, from -$47.79M to $52.16M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows an upward trend with a 33.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Nov 25, 2025
How to read this metric
A decrease is often positive as it signals efficient inventory turnover and cash release, provided it does not lead to stockouts.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the change in the value of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company. A...
Peer comparison
Highly dependent on industry; manufacturing and device companies typically maintain higher inventory levels than software firms.
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change_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $65.11M | $470.73M | $242.30M | -$191.17M | $208.64M |
| YoY Change | — | +622.9% | -48.5% | -178.9% | +209.1% |
Range-$191.17M – $470.73M
CAGR+33.8%
Avg YoY Growth+151.2%
Median YoY Growth+80.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Analog Devices's change in inventories?
- Analog Devices (ADI) reported change in inventories of $52.16M in Q3 2025.
- How has Analog Devices's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Analog Devices's change in inventories increased by 209.1% year-over-year, from -$47.79M to $52.16M.
- What is the long-term trend for Analog Devices's change in inventories?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Analog Devices's change in inventories has grown at a 33.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $65.11M to $208.64M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.