Operating

Change in Inventories

Synopsys Change in Inventories decreased by 47.4% to $29.38M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 47.4%, from $55.85M to $29.38M. 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 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Feb 25, 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

13 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$541.00K$13.14M$0.00-$9.16M-$1.20M$8.61M$40.04M$29.27M$45.83M$60.88M$10.79M$55.85M$29.38M
QoQ Change>999%-100.0%+86.9%+816.3%+365.0%-26.9%+56.6%+32.8%-82.3%+417.9%-47.4%
YoY Change+194.0%>999%+607.1%-63.2%-8.3%-47.4%
Range-$9.16M$60.88M
CAGR+278.7%
Avg YoY Growth+765.9%
Median YoY Growth+92.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Synopsys's change in inventories?
Synopsys (SNPS) reported change in inventories of $29.38M in Q4 2025.
How has Synopsys's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
Synopsys's change in inventories decreased by 47.4% year-over-year, from $55.85M to $29.38M.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.