Operating

Change in Inventories

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Change in Inventories increased by 215.1% to $458.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 43.5%, from $811.00M to $458.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -4.6% 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.

Metric ID: change_in_inventories

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$349.00M$855.00M$607.00M$834.00M$27.00M$239.00M-$495.00M-$287.00M$291.00M$1.46B$1.35B$387.00M$163.00M$811.00M-$376.00M-$1.82B-$398.00M$458.00M
QoQ Change+145.0%-29.0%+37.4%-96.8%+785.2%-307.1%+42.0%+201.4%+402.1%-7.8%-71.3%-57.9%+397.5%-146.4%-384.0%+78.1%+215.1%
YoY Change-92.3%-72.0%-159.4%<-999%+21.8%+395.2%+569.3%+33.0%-44.5%-127.9%-570.3%-344.2%-43.5%
Range-$1.82B$1.46B
CAGR+6.6%
Avg YoY Growth-122.9%
Median YoY Growth-72.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise's change in inventories?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported change in inventories of $458.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Hewlett Packard Enterprise's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's change in inventories decreased by 43.5% year-over-year, from $811.00M to $458.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Hewlett Packard Enterprise's change in inventories?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), Hewlett Packard Enterprise's change in inventories has grown at a -4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.96B to -$1.78B.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.