Operating
Change in Inventories
Corteva Change in Inventories increased by 205.2% to $979.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 35.4%, from $723.00M to $979.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a 62.2% CAGR. 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
17 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $867.00M | -$959.00M | $47.00M | $234.00M | $671.00M | -$1.37B | $2.18B | $324.00M | $996.00M | -$1.81B | -$618.00M | -$1.17B | $723.00M | -$50.00M | -$379.00M | -$931.00M | $979.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -210.6% | +104.9% | +397.9% | +186.8% | -304.3% | +259.1% | -85.1% | +207.4% | -281.9% | +65.9% | -88.5% | +162.1% | -106.9% | -658.0% | -145.6% | +205.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -22.6% | -43.0% | >999% | +38.5% | +48.4% | -32.2% | -290.7% | -217.0% | +139.9% | — | +38.7% | +20.1% | +35.4% |
Range-$1.81B – $2.18B
CAGR+3.1%
Avg YoY Growth+354.7%
Median YoY Growth+27.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Corteva's change in inventories?
- Corteva (CTVA) reported change in inventories of $979.00M in Q3 2025.
- How has Corteva's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Corteva's change in inventories increased by 35.4% year-over-year, from $723.00M to $979.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Corteva's change in inventories?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2024), Corteva's change in inventories has grown at a 62.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $422.00M to -$1.11B.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.