Operating
Change in Inventories
Tesla, Inc. Change in Inventories increased by 953.7% to $2.26B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 32.3%, from $1.70B to $2.26B. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -26.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 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.
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change_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $581.00M | $488.00M | $534.00M | $633.00M | $1.56B | $2.30B | $1.97B | $1.54B | $576.00M | $2.70B | -$1.78B | $193.00M | -$2.04B | $1.70B | $703.00M | $214.00M | $2.26B |
| QoQ Change | — | -16.0% | +9.4% | +18.5% | +146.3% | +47.5% | -14.2% | -21.9% | -62.6% | +368.2% | -166.1% | +110.8% | <-999% | +183.4% | -58.7% | -69.6% | +953.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +168.3% | +371.3% | +269.5% | +143.3% | -63.1% | +75.1% | -409.5% | — | — | -36.8% | +139.4% | +110.5% | +32.3% |
Range-$2.04B – $2.70B
CAGR+40.4%
Avg YoY Growth+72.8%
Median YoY Growth+110.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tesla, Inc.'s change in inventories?
- Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) reported change in inventories of $2.26B in Q1 2026.
- How has Tesla, Inc.'s change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Tesla, Inc.'s change in inventories increased by 32.3% year-over-year, from $1.70B to $2.26B.
- What is the long-term trend for Tesla, Inc.'s change in inventories?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2024), Tesla, Inc.'s change in inventories has grown at a -26.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.71B to -$937.00M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.