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Increase (Decrease) in Inventories

Colgate-Palmolive Increase (Decrease) in Inventories increased by 141.0% to $41.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 52.3%, from $86.00M to $41.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Inventories shows an upward trend with a -25.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal expected demand growth or supply chain bottlenecks, while a decrease might indicate strong sales or inventory optimization efforts.

Detailed definition

Represents the net change in the value of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company. This...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for manufacturing and industrial firms; essential for evaluating inventory turnover and operational health.

Metric ID: other_increase_decrease_in_inventories

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$35.00M$215.00M$117.00M$90.00M$24.00M-$78.00M-$96.00M-$44.00M-$11.00M$28.00M$77.00M$6.00M$86.00M-$89.00M-$6.00M-$100.00M$41.00M
QoQ Change+514.3%-45.6%-23.1%-73.3%-425.0%-23.1%+54.2%+75.0%+354.5%+175.0%-92.2%>999%-203.5%+93.3%<-999%+141.0%
YoY Change-88.8%-166.7%-206.7%-145.8%+135.9%+180.2%+113.6%+881.8%-417.9%-107.8%<-999%-52.3%
Range-$100.00M$215.00M
CAGR+4.0%
Avg YoY Growth-136.8%
Median YoY Growth-98.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colgate-Palmolive's increase (decrease) in inventories?
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) reported increase (decrease) in inventories of $41.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Colgate-Palmolive's increase (decrease) in inventories changed year-over-year?
Colgate-Palmolive's increase (decrease) in inventories decreased by 52.3% year-over-year, from $86.00M to $41.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Colgate-Palmolive's increase (decrease) in inventories?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Colgate-Palmolive's increase (decrease) in inventories has grown at a -25.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$194.00M to -$109.00M.
What does increase (decrease) in inventories mean?
The change in the total value of products and materials the company has in stock.