Current Assets

Inventories

Archer Daniels Midland Inventories increased by 13.2% to $11.74B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.7%, from $11.55B to $11.74B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Inventories shows a downward trend with a -2.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase might suggest overproduction or weakening demand, while a decrease could indicate strong sales or potential supply chain shortages.

Detailed definition

The carrying value of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods awaiting sale to consumers or enterprise client...

Peer comparison

Consumer electronics firms strive for high inventory turnover to mitigate the risk of rapid technological depreciation.

Metric ID: inventories

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$11.45B$11.17B$14.48B$17.29B$14.49B$13.28B$14.77B$14.77B$11.90B$11.22B$11.96B$11.63B$10.44B$10.75B$11.57B$11.55B$9.72B$8.70B$10.37B$11.74B
QoQ Change-2.4%+29.7%+19.4%-16.2%-8.3%+11.2%+0.0%-19.4%-5.7%+6.5%-2.7%-10.2%+2.9%+7.7%-0.2%-15.8%-10.5%+19.2%+13.2%
YoY Change+26.6%+18.9%+2.0%-14.6%-17.8%-15.5%-19.1%-21.2%-12.3%-4.3%-3.2%-0.7%-6.9%-19.0%-10.4%+1.7%
Range$8.70B$17.29B
CAGR+0.5%
Avg YoY Growth-6.0%
Median YoY Growth-8.6%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Archer Daniels Midland's inventories?
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) reported inventories of $11.74B in Q1 2026.
How has Archer Daniels Midland's inventories changed year-over-year?
Archer Daniels Midland's inventories increased by 1.7% year-over-year, from $11.55B to $11.74B.
What is the long-term trend for Archer Daniels Midland's inventories?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Archer Daniels Midland's inventories has grown at a -2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.71B to $10.37B.
What does inventories mean?
The value of products currently being manufactured or held in stock ready to be sold.