Operating

Increase Decrease In Inventories And Other Operating Assets

This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase consumes cash, potentially signaling inventory buildup, while a decrease releases cash, signaling efficient inventory management.

Detailed definition

This represents the net change in current assets such as medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and prepaid expenses require...

Peer comparison

Highly dependent on industry-specific inventory turnover rates; healthcare firms typically maintain steady inventory levels.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_inventories_and_other_ope_b11d56

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00-$18.00M
Range-$18.00M$0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Host Hotels & Resorts's increase decrease in inventories and other operating assets?
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) reported increase decrease in inventories and other operating assets of -$18.00M in Q1 2026.
What does increase decrease in inventories and other operating assets mean?
The change in cash tied up in inventory and other short-term operating assets.