Operating
Change in Inventories
Bristol-Myers Squibb Change in Inventories decreased by 115.6% to -$14.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 108.3%, from $169.00M to -$14.00M. 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 2013
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
16 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$5.00M | -$30.00M | -$1.00M | $13.00M | $16.00M | $41.00M | $282.00M | $16.00M | $256.00M | $197.00M | $218.00M | $225.00M | $218.00M | $169.00M | $90.00M | -$14.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -500.0% | +96.7% | >999% | +23.1% | +156.3% | +587.8% | -94.3% | >999% | -23.0% | +10.7% | +3.2% | -3.1% | -22.5% | -46.7% | -115.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +360.0% | +153.3% | — | >999% | +23.1% | >999% | +380.5% | -22.7% | >999% | -14.8% | -22.5% | -58.7% | -108.3% |
Range-$30.00M – $282.00M
CAGR+31.6%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+88.2%
Current Streak4 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bristol-Myers Squibb's change in inventories?
- Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) reported change in inventories of -$14.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Bristol-Myers Squibb's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Bristol-Myers Squibb's change in inventories decreased by 108.3% year-over-year, from $169.00M to -$14.00M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.