Operating
Change in Inventories
Astera Labs, Inc. Change in Inventories decreased by 105.9% to -$346.00K in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 105.1%, from $6.79M to -$346.00K. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -12.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase might signal preparation for a major product launch or, conversely, slowing demand and potential future write-downs.
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
Consumer hardware companies aim for high inventory turnover to minimize the risk of product obsolescence.
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change_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.84M | $4.84M | $4.84M | $4.84M | -$458.00K | -$916.00K | $777.00K | $6.16M | $5.90M | $70.00K | -$4.70M | $18.02M | $6.79M | $7.79M | -$7.47M | $5.84M | -$346.00K |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -109.5% | -100.0% | +184.8% | +692.9% | -4.2% | -98.8% | <-999% | +483.4% | -62.3% | +14.8% | -195.9% | +178.2% | -105.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -109.5% | -118.9% | -83.9% | +27.3% | >999% | +107.6% | -704.8% | +192.4% | +15.0% | >999% | -59.0% | -67.6% | -105.1% |
Range-$7.47M – $18.02M
CAGR-48.3%
Avg YoY Growth+885.4%
Median YoY Growth-59.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Astera Labs, Inc.'s change in inventories?
- Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) reported change in inventories of -$346.00K in Q1 2026.
- How has Astera Labs, Inc.'s change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Astera Labs, Inc.'s change in inventories decreased by 105.1% year-over-year, from $6.79M to -$346.00K.
- What is the long-term trend for Astera Labs, Inc.'s change in inventories?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Astera Labs, Inc.'s change in inventories has grown at a -12.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $19.36M to $12.95M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.