Operating
Change in Inventories
Lumentum Holdings Inc. Change in Inventories increased by 39.3% to $62.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 202.9%, from $20.70M to $62.70M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows an upward trend with a 11.2% 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 reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
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.
Metric ID:
cf_change_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $10.30M | $700.00K | $15.50M | $25.30M | $24.60M | $11.80M | $44.20M | $900.00K | $16.80M | -$24.30M | -$45.00M | -$21.30M | $6.50M | -$1.50M | $20.70M | $45.60M | $57.50M | $45.00M | $62.70M |
| QoQ Change | — | -93.2% | >999% | +63.2% | -2.8% | -52.0% | +274.6% | -98.0% | >999% | -244.6% | -85.2% | +52.7% | +130.5% | -123.1% | >999% | +120.3% | +26.1% | -21.7% | +39.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +138.8% | >999% | +185.2% | -96.4% | -31.7% | -305.9% | -201.8% | <-999% | -61.3% | +93.8% | +146.0% | +314.1% | +784.6% | >999% | +202.9% |
Range-$45.00M – $62.70M
CAGR+49.4%
Avg YoY Growth+225.8%
Median YoY Growth+138.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lumentum Holdings Inc.'s change in inventories?
- Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) reported change in inventories of $62.70M in Q1 2026.
- How has Lumentum Holdings Inc.'s change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Lumentum Holdings Inc.'s change in inventories increased by 202.9% year-over-year, from $20.70M to $62.70M.
- What is the long-term trend for Lumentum Holdings Inc.'s change in inventories?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Lumentum Holdings Inc.'s change in inventories has grown at a 11.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $51.80M to $71.30M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.