Operating

Change in Inventories

AST SpaceMobile Change in Inventories increased by 52666.7% to $4.75M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 52666.7%, from $9.00K to $4.75M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Change in Inventories shows an upward trend with a 0.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 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.

Metric ID: change_in_inventories

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$720.00K-$881.00K-$1.32M$457.00K$1.86M$148.00K$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$265.50K$265.50K$265.50K$265.50K$9.00K$4.75M
QoQ Change-222.4%-49.9%+134.6%+306.1%-92.0%-100.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-96.6%>999%
YoY Change+157.8%+116.8%+100.0%-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%-96.6%>999%
Range-$1.32M$4.75M
CAGR+60.3%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AST SpaceMobile's change in inventories?
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) reported change in inventories of $4.75M in Q1 2026.
How has AST SpaceMobile's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
AST SpaceMobile's change in inventories increased by 52666.7% year-over-year, from $9.00K to $4.75M.
What is the long-term trend for AST SpaceMobile's change in inventories?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), AST SpaceMobile's change in inventories has grown at a 0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$1.04M to $1.06M.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.