Operating
Change in Inventories
Halliburton Change in Inventories increased by 134.7% to $41.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 925.0%, from $4.00M to $41.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a 100.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase might signal preparation for a major product launch or, conversely, slowing demand and potential future write-downs.
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
Consumer hardware companies aim for high inventory turnover to minimize the risk of product obsolescence.
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change_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.00M | -$3.00M | $7.00M | $225.00M | $146.00M | $190.00M | $81.00M | $210.00M | $108.00M | $95.00M | $32.00M | $13.00M | -$61.00M | -$131.00M | $4.00M | $20.00M | $14.00M | -$118.00M | $41.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -160.0% | +333.3% | >999% | -35.1% | +30.1% | -57.4% | +159.3% | -48.6% | -12.0% | -66.3% | -59.4% | -569.2% | -114.8% | +103.1% | +400.0% | -30.0% | -942.9% | +134.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | >999% | >999% | >999% | -6.7% | -26.0% | -50.0% | -84.8% | -88.0% | -164.2% | — | -87.5% | +53.8% | +123.0% | +9.9% | +925.0% |
Range-$131.00M – $225.00M
CAGR+59.6%
Avg YoY Growth+779.6%
Median YoY Growth+1.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Halliburton's change in inventories?
- Halliburton (HAL) reported change in inventories of $41.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Halliburton's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Halliburton's change in inventories increased by 925.0% year-over-year, from $4.00M to $41.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Halliburton's change in inventories?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Halliburton's change in inventories has grown at a 100.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $10.00M to -$80.00M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.