Operating

Change in Inventories

KLA Corporation Change in Inventories increased by 97.3% to $95.74M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 61.4%, from $59.33M to $95.74M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -47.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Oct 31, 2025

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.

Metric ID: change_in_inventories

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$123.73M$138.19M$254.99M$3.23M$170.60M$265.53M$444.79M$144.65M$138.42M-$144.05M$136.88M$32.84M$59.33M$35.20M$12.13M$48.52M$95.74M
QoQ Change+11.7%+84.5%-98.7%>999%+55.6%+67.5%-67.5%-4.3%-204.1%+195.0%-76.0%+80.6%-40.7%-65.5%+300.1%+97.3%
YoY Change+37.9%+92.1%>999%-15.2%-47.9%-69.2%-77.3%-57.1%+124.4%-91.1%+47.7%+61.4%
Range-$144.05M$444.79M
CAGR-6.2%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+11.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KLA Corporation's change in inventories?
KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported change in inventories of $95.74M in Q3 2025.
How has KLA Corporation's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
KLA Corporation's change in inventories increased by 61.4% year-over-year, from $59.33M to $95.74M.
What is the long-term trend for KLA Corporation's change in inventories?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), KLA Corporation's change in inventories has grown at a -47.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $567.00M to $155.17M.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.