Operating
Change in Inventories
Ross Stores Change in Inventories decreased by 56.7% to $225.34M in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 16.4%, from $269.48M to $225.34M. 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 2025Jun 11, 2025
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
13 periods
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $189.01M | $265.60M | $521.56M | $411.28M | -$134.71M | $313.75M | -$829.09M | $218.24M | $80.10M | $368.55M | $269.48M | $520.49M | $225.34M |
| QoQ Change | — | +40.5% | +96.4% | -21.1% | -132.8% | +332.9% | -364.3% | +126.3% | -63.3% | +360.1% | -26.9% | +93.1% | -56.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +117.6% | -150.7% | — | -259.0% | -46.9% | +159.5% | +17.5% | +23.5% | +41.2% | -16.4% |
Range-$829.09M – $521.56M
CAGR+6.0%
Avg YoY Growth-12.6%
Median YoY Growth+17.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ross Stores's change in inventories?
- Ross Stores (ROST) reported change in inventories of $225.34M in Q1 2025.
- How has Ross Stores's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Ross Stores's change in inventories decreased by 16.4% year-over-year, from $269.48M to $225.34M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.