Operating

Change in Inventories

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Change in Inventories increased by 111.3% to $20.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 596.7%, from $3.00M to $20.90M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a 14.0% 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 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 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

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.70M$6.70M$600.00K$25.80M$37.10M$12.10M$94.20M$53.80M$64.20M$28.20M$55.30M-$87.90M$3.00M$37.20M$46.00M-$184.40M$20.90M
QoQ Change+81.1%-91.0%>999%+43.8%-67.4%+678.5%-42.9%+19.3%-56.1%+96.1%-259.0%+103.4%>999%+23.7%-500.9%+111.3%
YoY Change+597.3%+453.7%>999%+108.5%+73.0%+133.1%-41.3%-411.7%-94.6%-109.8%+596.7%
Range-$184.40M$94.20M
CAGR+54.2%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+108.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimmer Biomet Holdings's change in inventories?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) reported change in inventories of $20.90M in Q1 2026.
How has Zimmer Biomet Holdings's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings's change in inventories increased by 596.7% year-over-year, from $3.00M to $20.90M.
What is the long-term trend for Zimmer Biomet Holdings's change in inventories?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), Zimmer Biomet Holdings's change in inventories has grown at a 14.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $75.60M to -$98.20M.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.