Operating
Change in Inventories
Caterpillar Change in Inventories increased by 299.2% to $1.50B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 51.6%, from $990.00M to $1.50B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
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
16 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $522.00M | $1.02B | $391.00M | $1.03B | $971.00M | $1.09B | $1.40B | $157.00M | -$136.00M | $439.00M | $204.00M | $138.00M | $990.00M | $649.00M | $376.00M | $1.50B |
| QoQ Change | — | +94.6% | -61.5% | +163.9% | -5.9% | +11.7% | +29.3% | -88.8% | -186.6% | +422.8% | -53.5% | -32.4% | +617.4% | -34.4% | -42.1% | +299.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +86.0% | +6.8% | +35.9% | -83.8% | -112.5% | -68.7% | +29.9% | +201.5% | +125.5% | +218.1% | +172.5% | +51.6% |
Range-$136.00M – $1.50B
CAGR+32.5%
Avg YoY Growth+55.2%
Median YoY Growth+43.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's change in inventories?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported change in inventories of $1.50B in Q1 2026.
- How has Caterpillar's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's change in inventories increased by 51.6% year-over-year, from $990.00M to $1.50B.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.