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Increase (Decrease) in Inventories

CRH Increase (Decrease) in Inventories increased by 288.0% to $156.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.2%, from $139.00M to $156.00M.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal expected demand growth or supply chain bottlenecks, while a decrease might indicate strong sales or inventory optimization efforts.

Detailed definition

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

Peer comparison

Standard metric for manufacturing and industrial firms; essential for evaluating inventory turnover and operational health.

Metric ID: other_increase_decrease_in_inventories

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$217.00M-$195.00M-$84.00M$270.00M-$95.00M-$130.00M$139.00M-$32.00M-$83.00M$156.00M
QoQ Change-189.9%+56.9%+421.4%-135.2%-36.8%+206.9%-123.0%-159.4%+288.0%
YoY Change+24.4%+51.3%-54.8%-48.5%+66.3%+36.2%+12.2%
Range-$195.00M$270.00M
CAGR-13.6%
Avg YoY Growth+12.4%
Median YoY Growth+24.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRH's increase (decrease) in inventories?
CRH (CRH) reported increase (decrease) in inventories of $156.00M in Q1 2026.
How has CRH's increase (decrease) in inventories changed year-over-year?
CRH's increase (decrease) in inventories increased by 12.2% year-over-year, from $139.00M to $156.00M.
What does increase (decrease) in inventories mean?
The change in the total value of products and materials the company has in stock.