Operating
Change in Inventories
O'Reilly Automotive Change in Inventories decreased by 33.1% to $79.07M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.3%, from $75.08M to $79.07M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows an upward trend with a 107.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026
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.
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change_in_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 | $24.56M | -$63.00K | $39.05M | $158.39M | $160.37M | $132.24M | $218.06M | $179.48M | $77.86M | $6.56M | $24.43M | $92.04M | -$6.91M | $127.35M | $191.40M | $75.08M | $205.82M | $205.47M | $118.17M | $79.07M |
| QoQ Change | — | -100.3% | >999% | +305.6% | +1.3% | -17.5% | +64.9% | -17.7% | -56.6% | -91.6% | +272.4% | +276.8% | -107.5% | >999% | +50.3% | -60.8% | +174.1% | -0.2% | -42.5% | -33.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +553.0% | >999% | +458.3% | +13.3% | -51.5% | -95.0% | -88.8% | -48.7% | -108.9% | >999% | +683.5% | -18.4% | >999% | +61.3% | -38.3% | +5.3% |
Range-$6.91M – $218.06M
CAGR+27.9%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+9.3%
Current Streak3 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is O'Reilly Automotive's change in inventories?
- O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) reported change in inventories of $79.07M in Q1 2026.
- How has O'Reilly Automotive's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- O'Reilly Automotive's change in inventories increased by 5.3% year-over-year, from $75.08M to $79.07M.
- What is the long-term trend for O'Reilly Automotive's change in inventories?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), O'Reilly Automotive's change in inventories has grown at a 107.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $32.63M to $604.54M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.