Operating

Change in Inventories

EOG Resources Change in Inventories decreased by 125.0% to -$21.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 72.4%, from -$76.00M to -$21.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows an upward trend with a 55.6% CAGR. 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 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in inventory consumes cash, while a decrease releases cash, signaling either inventory liquidation or improved supply chain efficiency.

Detailed definition

This represents the net change in the value of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory. It indicat...

Peer comparison

Common in capital-intensive industries; energy companies often manage inventory levels based on storage capacity and market price expectations.

Metric ID: change_in_inventories

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$37.00M$6.00M$108.00M$14.00M$157.00M$140.00M$223.00M$77.00M$226.00M$28.00M-$117.00M-$75.00M-$30.00M-$37.00M-$76.00M$45.00M-$4.00M$84.00M-$21.00M
QoQ Change+116.2%>999%-87.0%>999%-10.8%+59.3%-65.5%+193.5%-87.6%-517.9%+35.9%+60.0%-23.3%-105.4%+159.2%-108.9%>999%-125.0%
YoY Change+524.3%>999%+106.5%+450.0%+43.9%-80.0%-251.9%-133.2%-207.1%+35.0%+160.0%+86.7%+327.0%+72.4%
Range-$117.00M$226.00M
CAGR-11.8%
Avg YoY Growth+240.5%
Median YoY Growth+79.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EOG Resources's change in inventories?
EOG Resources (EOG) reported change in inventories of -$21.00M in Q1 2026.
How has EOG Resources's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
EOG Resources's change in inventories increased by 72.4% year-over-year, from -$76.00M to -$21.00M.
What is the long-term trend for EOG Resources's change in inventories?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), EOG Resources's change in inventories has grown at a 55.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $13.00M to $49.00M.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in cash invested in unsold inventory.