Current Assets

Inventories

The Kraft Heinz Company Inventories increased by 4.5% to $3.31B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.8%, from $3.59B to $3.31B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Inventories shows an upward trend with a 2.7% 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 2017
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.

Metric ID: inventories

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.82B$2.84B$2.73B$3.09B$3.43B$3.54B$3.65B$4.02B$3.82B$3.78B$3.61B$3.58B$3.57B$3.87B$3.38B$3.59B$3.57B$3.53B$3.17B$3.31B
QoQ Change+0.7%-3.9%+13.3%+11.0%+3.0%+3.3%+10.0%-4.9%-1.1%-4.4%-1.0%-0.1%+8.4%-12.8%+6.4%-0.7%-1.0%-10.3%+4.5%
YoY Change+21.7%+24.5%+33.8%+29.8%+11.3%+6.9%-1.0%-10.9%-6.5%+2.5%-6.6%+0.4%-0.2%-8.8%-6.2%-7.8%
Range$2.73B$4.02B
CAGR+3.4%
Avg YoY Growth+5.2%
Median YoY Growth+0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Kraft Heinz Company's inventories?
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) reported inventories of $3.31B in Q1 2026.
How has The Kraft Heinz Company's inventories changed year-over-year?
The Kraft Heinz Company's inventories decreased by 7.8% year-over-year, from $3.59B to $3.31B.
What is the long-term trend for The Kraft Heinz Company's inventories?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), The Kraft Heinz Company's inventories has grown at a 2.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.77B to $3.17B.
What does inventories mean?
The value of products currently being manufactured or held in stock ready to be sold.