Current Assets

Inventories

Broadcom Inc. Inventories increased by 30.5% to $2.96B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 55.2%, from $1.91B to $2.96B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Inventories shows an upward trend with a 17.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Mar 11, 2026

How to read this metric

Rising inventory relative to sales may indicate slowing demand or overproduction, while declining inventory may signal strong sales or supply constraints.

Detailed definition

The aggregate value of all raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company. This metric is a cri...

Peer comparison

Benchmark against inventory turnover ratios of peer healthcare and consumer goods companies.

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$1.00B$1.16B$1.30B$1.52B$1.67B$1.84B$1.93B$1.90B$1.89B$1.84B$1.90B$1.92B$1.84B$1.89B$1.76B$1.91B$2.02B$2.18B$2.27B$2.96B
QoQ Change+15.5%+11.8%+17.2%+9.7%+10.2%+4.7%-1.4%-0.7%-2.3%+3.0%+1.2%-4.1%+2.8%-7.1%+8.4%+5.7%+8.1%+4.1%+30.5%
YoY Change+66.1%+58.4%+48.4%+24.9%+13.1%+0.2%-1.4%+1.1%-2.3%+2.8%-7.3%-0.6%+9.5%+15.1%+29.0%+55.2%
Range$1.00B$2.96B
CAGR+25.6%
Avg YoY Growth+19.5%
Median YoY Growth+11.3%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadcom Inc.'s inventories?
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) reported inventories of $2.96B in Q4 2025.
How has Broadcom Inc.'s inventories changed year-over-year?
Broadcom Inc.'s inventories increased by 55.2% year-over-year, from $1.91B to $2.96B.
What is the long-term trend for Broadcom Inc.'s inventories?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Broadcom Inc.'s inventories has grown at a 17.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.00B to $2.27B.
What does inventories mean?
The total value of all goods held for production or sale.