Current Assets

Inventories

Medline, Inc. Inventories increased by 0.8% to $4.81B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6870.4%, from -$71.00M to $4.81B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025

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.

Metric ID: inventories

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$111.00M-$111.00M-$111.00M-$111.00M$136.25M$136.25M$136.25M$4.46B-$71.00M$4.77B$4.81B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+222.7%+0.0%+0.0%>999%-101.6%>999%+0.8%
YoY Change+222.7%+222.7%+222.7%>999%-152.1%+7.0%>999%
Range-$111.00M$4.81B
CAGR+351.5%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+222.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medline, Inc. 's inventories?
Medline, Inc. (MDLN) reported inventories of $4.81B in Q1 2026.
How has Medline, Inc. 's inventories changed year-over-year?
Medline, Inc. 's inventories increased by 6870.4% year-over-year, from -$71.00M to $4.81B.
What does inventories mean?
The value of products currently being manufactured or held in stock ready to be sold.