Operating

Charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method

Performance Food Group Charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method decreased by 34.5% to $18.40M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 119.0%, from $8.40M to $18.40M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method shows an upward trend with a 34.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ3 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase typically signals rising input costs for inventory, which may pressure future margins.

Detailed definition

This adjustment accounts for the difference between inventory valued under the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) method and othe...

Peer comparison

Common among retailers using LIFO to manage tax liabilities during inflationary periods.

Metric ID: operating_inventory_lifo_reserve_period_charge

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$27.10M-$11.30M$45.50M$21.10M$67.60M$26.80M$25.00M$16.50M$19.20M$21.80M$9.50M$11.80M$12.70M$17.80M$8.40M$49.20M$24.50M$28.10M$18.40M
QoQ Change-141.7%+502.7%-53.6%+220.4%-60.4%-6.7%-34.0%+16.4%+13.5%-56.4%+24.2%+7.6%+40.2%-52.8%+485.7%-50.2%+14.7%-34.5%
YoY Change+149.4%+337.2%-45.1%-21.8%-28.4%-12.8%-42.4%-33.9%-18.3%-11.6%+316.9%+92.9%+57.9%+119.0%
Range-$11.30M$67.60M
CAGR-8.2%
Avg YoY Growth+61.4%
Median YoY Growth-12.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Performance Food Group's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method?
Performance Food Group (PFGC) reported charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method of $18.40M in Q1 2026.
How has Performance Food Group's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method changed year-over-year?
Performance Food Group's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method increased by 119.0% year-over-year, from $8.40M to $18.40M.
What is the long-term trend for Performance Food Group's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Performance Food Group's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method has grown at a 34.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $36.40M to $88.10M.
What does charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method mean?
An adjustment to profit that accounts for the effects of inflation on inventory costs.