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Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
International Business Machines Increase (Decrease) in Inventories remained flat by 0.0% to -$17.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 142.2%, from $41.50M to -$17.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Inventories shows an upward trend with a -15.6% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal expected demand growth or supply chain bottlenecks, while a decrease might indicate strong sales or inventory optimization efforts.
Detailed definition
Represents the net change in the value of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company. This...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for manufacturing and industrial firms; essential for evaluating inventory turnover and operational health.
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other_increase_decrease_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$138.00M | -$71.00M | -$390.00M | $166.00M | -$70.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +48.6% | -449.3% | +142.6% | -142.2% |
Range-$390.00M – $166.00M
CAGR-15.6%
Avg YoY Growth-100.1%
Median YoY Growth-46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in inventories?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported increase (decrease) in inventories of -$17.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in inventories changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in inventories decreased by 142.2% year-over-year, from $41.50M to -$17.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in inventories?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in inventories has grown at a -15.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$138.00M to -$70.00M.
- What does increase (decrease) in inventories mean?
- The change in the total value of products and materials the company has in stock.