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Change in Inventories

Caterpillar Change in Inventories remained flat by 0.0% to $369.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 256.8%, from $103.50M to $369.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -13.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase in inventory may signal anticipated growth or, conversely, an inability to sell products as expected.

Detailed definition

Measures the net change in the value of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company. This me...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across manufacturing and industrial peers; used to calculate inventory turnover ratios.

Metric ID: is_cvx_change_in_inventories

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$2.59B$2.59B$364.00M$414.00M$1.48B
YoY Change—+0.1%-85.9%+13.7%+256.8%
Range$364.00M – $2.59B
CAGR-13.1%
Avg YoY Growth+46.2%
Median YoY Growth+6.9%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's change in inventories?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported change in inventories of $369.25M in Q4 2025.
How has Caterpillar's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
Caterpillar's change in inventories increased by 256.8% year-over-year, from $103.50M to $369.25M.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's change in inventories?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's change in inventories has grown at a -13.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.59B to $1.48B.
What does change in inventories mean?
The net change in the value of goods held in stock during the period.

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