Operating
Change in Inventories
Cisco Systems, Inc. Change in Inventories decreased by 538.3% to -$2.31B in Q2 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Change in Inventories shows an upward trend with a 102.8% CAGR. 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
19 periods
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $115.00M | $0.00 | $275.00M | $231.00M | $177.00M | $347.00M | $108.00M | $461.00M | $325.00M | $175.00M | -$307.00M | -$135.00M | -$88.00M | -$229.00M | -$212.00M | -$100.00M | $234.00M | $527.00M | -$2.31B |
| QoQ Change | — | -100.0% | — | -16.0% | -23.4% | +96.0% | -68.9% | +326.9% | -29.5% | -46.2% | -275.4% | +56.0% | +34.8% | -160.2% | +7.4% | +52.8% | +334.0% | +125.2% | -538.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +53.9% | — | -60.7% | +99.6% | +83.6% | -49.6% | -384.3% | -129.3% | -127.1% | +25.4% | -57.0% | -13.6% | +202.2% | +348.6% | — |
Range-$2.31B – $527.00M
CAGR+94.8%
Avg YoY Growth-0.6%
Median YoY Growth-13.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s change in inventories?
- Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported change in inventories of -$2.31B in Q2 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for Cisco Systems, Inc.'s change in inventories?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), Cisco Systems, Inc.'s change in inventories has grown at a 102.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $260.00M to $1.07B.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.