Operating

Change in Inventories

Keysight Technologies Change in Inventories remained flat by 0.0% to $3.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 88.5%, from $26.00M to $3.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -13.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

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: cf_change_in_inventories

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$7.00M$13.00M$32.00M$22.00M$34.00M$37.00M$44.00M$49.00M$33.00M$22.00M$42.00M$8.00M$1.00M$0.00$26.00M-$8.00M$3.00M$3.00M$3.00M
QoQ Change+85.7%+146.2%-31.3%+54.5%+8.8%+18.9%+11.4%-32.7%-33.3%+90.9%-81.0%-87.5%-100.0%-130.8%+137.5%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+385.7%+184.6%+37.5%+122.7%-2.9%-40.5%-4.5%-83.7%-97.0%-100.0%-38.1%-200.0%+200.0%-88.5%
Range-$8.00M$49.00M
CAGR-17.2%
Avg YoY Growth+19.7%
Median YoY Growth-21.3%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keysight Technologies's change in inventories?
Keysight Technologies (KEYS) reported change in inventories of $3.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Keysight Technologies's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
Keysight Technologies's change in inventories decreased by 88.5% year-over-year, from $26.00M to $3.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Keysight Technologies's change in inventories?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Keysight Technologies's change in inventories has grown at a -13.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $43.00M to $24.00M.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.