Operating
Change in Inventories
Amazon Change in Inventories decreased by 296.1% to -$1.62B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 232.7%, from $1.22B to -$1.62B. 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 2007
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
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
17 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $209.00M | $7.06B | $1.92B | $2.61B | $3.89B | -$732.00M | -$371.00M | $2.37B | -$808.00M | -$2.64B | -$1.78B | $3.09B | $1.51B | $1.22B | $4.05B | $827.00M | -$1.62B |
| QoQ Change | — | >999% | -72.9% | +36.5% | +48.8% | -118.8% | +49.3% | +739.6% | -134.0% | -227.1% | +32.8% | +273.7% | -51.1% | -19.0% | +231.8% | -79.6% | -296.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | >999% | -110.4% | -114.2% | -39.0% | -10.4% | — | -378.7% | +30.0% | +286.8% | +168.8% | +31.4% | -45.2% | -232.7% |
Range-$2.64B – $7.06B
CAGR+66.9%
Avg YoY Growth+112.3%
Median YoY Growth-24.7%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amazon's change in inventories?
- Amazon (AMZN) reported change in inventories of -$1.62B in Q1 2026.
- How has Amazon's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Amazon's change in inventories decreased by 232.7% year-over-year, from $1.22B to -$1.62B.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.