Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

Change in Inventories

Operating

Broadcom Inc. Change in Inventories decreased by 44.8% to $90.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 167.2%, from -$134.00M to $90.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows an upward trend with a 20.2% 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 2007
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

An increase in inventory consumes cash and may signal overstocking or anticipated demand, while a decrease releases cash.

Detailed definition

The net change in the value of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company. For a software-c...

Peer comparison

Relevant for tech companies with hardware divisions, such as those producing gaming consoles or personal computers.

Metric ID: cf_change_in_inventories

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$52.00M$156.00M$137.00M$223.00M$147.00M$170.00M$87.00M-$26.00M-$13.00M-$44.00M$14.00M-$82.00M$52.00M-$134.00M$148.00M$109.00M$163.00M$90.00M
QoQ Change+200.0%-12.2%+62.8%-34.1%+15.6%-48.8%-129.9%+50.0%-238.5%+131.8%-685.7%+163.4%-357.7%+210.4%-26.4%+49.5%-44.8%
YoY Change+182.7%+9.0%-36.5%-111.7%-108.8%-125.9%+153.8%-530.8%+218.2%+957.1%+232.9%+213.5%+167.2%
Range-$134.00M$223.00M
CAGR+13.8%
Avg YoY Growth+93.9%
Median YoY Growth+153.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadcom Inc.'s change in inventories?
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) reported change in inventories of $90.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Broadcom Inc.'s change in inventories changed year-over-year?
Broadcom Inc.'s change in inventories increased by 167.2% year-over-year, from -$134.00M to $90.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Broadcom Inc.'s change in inventories?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Broadcom Inc.'s change in inventories has grown at a 20.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $294.00M to $510.00M.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in the amount of physical products held in stock.

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