Operating
Change in Inventories
Bristol-Myers Squibb Change in Inventories decreased by 115.6% to -$14.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 108.3%, from $169.00M to -$14.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase might signal preparation for a major product launch or, conversely, slowing demand and potential future write-downs.
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
Consumer hardware companies aim for high inventory turnover to minimize the risk of product obsolescence.
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change_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$5.00M | -$30.00M | -$1.00M | $13.00M | $16.00M | $41.00M | $282.00M | $16.00M | $256.00M | $197.00M | $218.00M | $225.00M | $218.00M | $169.00M | -$4.00M | $90.00M | -$14.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -500.0% | +96.7% | >999% | +23.1% | +156.3% | +587.8% | -94.3% | >999% | -23.0% | +10.7% | +3.2% | -3.1% | -22.5% | -102.4% | >999% | -115.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +360.0% | +153.3% | — | >999% | +23.1% | >999% | +380.5% | -22.7% | >999% | -14.8% | -22.5% | -101.8% | -58.7% | -108.3% |
Range-$30.00M – $282.00M
CAGR+29.4%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+23.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bristol-Myers Squibb's change in inventories?
- Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) reported change in inventories of -$14.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Bristol-Myers Squibb's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Bristol-Myers Squibb's change in inventories decreased by 108.3% year-over-year, from $169.00M to -$14.00M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.