Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories
Kroger Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories decreased by 500.0% to -$92.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 66.1%, from -$271.00M to -$92.00M.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2025Sep 19, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase consumes cash and may signal inventory buildup, while a decrease releases cash and may signal strong sales or inventory reduction efforts.
Detailed definition
Tracks the net change in the value of goods held for sale, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods...
Peer comparison
Critical for retail and manufacturing peers; reflects supply chain efficiency and inventory turnover rates.
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operating_increase_decrease_in_retail_related_inventoriesHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$205.00M | -$377.00M | $676.00M | $774.00M | -$419.00M | -$630.00M | -$225.00M | -$271.00M | $23.00M | -$92.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -83.9% | +279.3% | +14.5% | -154.1% | -50.4% | +64.3% | -20.4% | +108.5% | -500.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +429.8% | +305.3% | -162.0% | -181.4% | +46.3% | +57.0% | +110.2% | +66.1% |
Range-$630.00M – $774.00M
CAGR-30.0%
Avg YoY Growth+83.9%
Median YoY Growth+61.5%
Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kroger's increase (decrease) in retail related inventories?
- Kroger (KR) reported increase (decrease) in retail related inventories of -$92.00M in Q3 2025.
- How has Kroger's increase (decrease) in retail related inventories changed year-over-year?
- Kroger's increase (decrease) in retail related inventories increased by 66.1% year-over-year, from -$271.00M to -$92.00M.
- What does increase (decrease) in retail related inventories mean?
- The change in the value of inventory held by the company.