Current Assets
Inventories
Dell Technologies Inventories increased by 50.2% to $10.44B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 55.4%, from $6.72B to $10.44B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Inventories shows an upward trend with a 15.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase might suggest overproduction or weakening demand, while a decrease could indicate strong sales or potential supply chain shortages.
Detailed definition
The carrying value of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods awaiting sale to consumers or enterprise client...
Peer comparison
Consumer electronics firms strive for high inventory turnover to mitigate the risk of rapid technological depreciation.
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inventoriesHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.83B | $4.22B | $5.44B | $5.90B | $6.28B | $5.88B | $6.17B | $4.78B | $4.02B | $3.58B | $3.38B | $3.62B | $4.78B | $5.95B | $6.65B | $6.72B | $7.42B | $7.21B | $6.95B | $10.44B |
| QoQ Change | — | +10.3% | +28.9% | +8.4% | +6.4% | -6.3% | +4.9% | -22.6% | -15.9% | -10.8% | -5.7% | +7.1% | +32.0% | +24.5% | +11.7% | +1.0% | +10.4% | -2.8% | -3.6% | +50.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +64.0% | +39.3% | +13.4% | -19.0% | -36.0% | -39.1% | -45.2% | -24.2% | +19.1% | +66.1% | +96.7% | +85.4% | +55.1% | +21.1% | +4.5% | +55.4% |
Range$3.38B – $10.44B
CAGR+23.5%
Avg YoY Growth+22.3%
Median YoY Growth+20.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dell Technologies's inventories?
- Dell Technologies (DELL) reported inventories of $10.44B in Q1 2026.
- How has Dell Technologies's inventories changed year-over-year?
- Dell Technologies's inventories increased by 55.4% year-over-year, from $6.72B to $10.44B.
- What is the long-term trend for Dell Technologies's inventories?
- Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Dell Technologies's inventories has grown at a 15.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.39B to $6.95B.
- What does inventories mean?
- The value of products currently being manufactured or held in stock ready to be sold.