Current Assets
Inventories
Microchip Technology Inventories decreased by 2.1% to $1.04B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 20.0%, from $1.29B to $1.04B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Inventories shows an upward trend with a 9.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase might suggest overproduction or weakening demand, while a decrease could indicate strong sales or potential supply chain shortages.
Detailed definition
The carrying value of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods awaiting sale to consumers or enterprise client...
Peer comparison
Consumer electronics firms strive for high inventory turnover to mitigate the risk of rapid technological depreciation.
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inventoriesHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | 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 | $683.80M | $713.60M | $768.20M | $854.40M | $911.80M | $1.03B | $1.17B | $1.32B | $1.34B | $1.33B | $1.31B | $1.32B | $1.31B | $1.34B | $1.36B | $1.29B | $1.17B | $1.10B | $1.06B | $1.04B |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.4% | +7.7% | +11.2% | +6.7% | +13.0% | +13.1% | +13.7% | +0.9% | -0.4% | -1.5% | +0.4% | -0.6% | +2.4% | +1.2% | -4.6% | -9.6% | -6.3% | -3.4% | -2.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +33.3% | +44.4% | +51.7% | +55.1% | +46.6% | +29.2% | +12.5% | -0.7% | -2.1% | +0.7% | +3.4% | -1.7% | -10.6% | -18.2% | -22.0% | -20.0% |
Range$683.80M – $1.36B
CAGR+9.1%
Avg YoY Growth+12.6%
Median YoY Growth+2.1%
Current Streak5 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Microchip Technology's inventories?
- Microchip Technology (MCHP) reported inventories of $1.04B in Q1 2026.
- How has Microchip Technology's inventories changed year-over-year?
- Microchip Technology's inventories decreased by 20.0% year-over-year, from $1.29B to $1.04B.
- What is the long-term trend for Microchip Technology's inventories?
- Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Microchip Technology's inventories has grown at a 9.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $665.00M to $1.04B.
- What does inventories mean?
- The value of products currently being manufactured or held in stock ready to be sold.