Operating

Change in Inventories

Super Micro Computer, Inc. Change in Inventories decreased by 88.4% to $580.74M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 44.9%, from $400.77M to $580.74M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows an upward trend with a 37.0% 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 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026May 11, 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

18 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$132.22M$147.09M$209.31M$205.05M$190.45M-$314.24M-$94.86M$607.24M$414.19M$1.66B$220.97M$606.87M-$1.31B$400.77M$654.45M$1.09B$5.00B$580.74M
QoQ Change+11.2%+42.3%-2.0%-7.1%-265.0%+69.8%+740.2%-31.8%+300.2%-86.7%+174.6%-315.3%+130.7%+63.3%+66.1%+360.1%-88.4%
YoY Change+29.5%-250.1%+218.8%+231.8%+333.0%-0.1%-415.4%-75.8%+196.2%+79.1%+482.8%+44.9%
Range-$1.31B$5.00B
CAGR+41.7%
Avg YoY Growth+72.9%
Median YoY Growth+62.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s change in inventories?
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) reported change in inventories of $580.74M in Q1 2026.
How has Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s change in inventories changed year-over-year?
Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s change in inventories increased by 44.9% year-over-year, from $400.77M to $580.74M.
What is the long-term trend for Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s change in inventories?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s change in inventories has grown at a 37.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $189.47M to $355.61M.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.