Operating

Change in Inventories

Sherwin-Williams Change in Inventories remained flat by 0.0% to -$33.13M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 502.7%, from $8.23M to -$33.13M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -12.7% 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 reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 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.

Metric ID: change_in_inventories

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$228.10M$666.70M-$323.40M$32.90M-$132.50M
YoY Change+192.3%-148.5%+110.2%-502.7%
Range-$323.40M$666.70M
CAGR-12.7%
Avg YoY Growth-87.2%
Median YoY Growth-19.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherwin-Williams's change in inventories?
Sherwin-Williams (SHW) reported change in inventories of -$33.13M in Q4 2025.
How has Sherwin-Williams's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
Sherwin-Williams's change in inventories decreased by 502.7% year-over-year, from $8.23M to -$33.13M.
What is the long-term trend for Sherwin-Williams's change in inventories?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Sherwin-Williams's change in inventories has grown at a -12.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $228.10M to -$132.50M.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.