Operating
Change in Inventories
Monster Beverage Change in Inventories decreased by 64.1% to $33.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 271.0%, from -$19.59M to $33.50M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -49.9% 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 reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025
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.
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change_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $13.00M | $96.87M | $128.38M | $208.67M | $90.40M | -$1.94M | $50.57M | -$35.50M | -$57.58M | $23.28M | -$22.71M | -$100.78M | -$73.62M | -$14.40M | -$19.59M | -$85.04M | $46.25M | $93.31M | $33.50M |
| QoQ Change | — | +645.5% | +32.5% | +62.5% | -56.7% | -102.1% | >999% | -170.2% | -62.2% | +140.4% | -197.5% | -343.8% | +26.9% | +80.4% | -36.1% | -334.0% | +154.4% | +101.8% | -64.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +595.7% | -102.0% | -60.6% | -117.0% | -163.7% | >999% | +36.0% | -75.0% | -416.2% | — | +13.7% | +15.6% | +162.8% | +748.1% | +271.0% |
Range-$100.78M – $208.67M
CAGR+23.4%
Avg YoY Growth+157.9%
Median YoY Growth+14.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monster Beverage's change in inventories?
- Monster Beverage (MNST) reported change in inventories of $33.50M in Q1 2026.
- How has Monster Beverage's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Monster Beverage's change in inventories increased by 271.0% year-over-year, from -$19.59M to $33.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for Monster Beverage's change in inventories?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Monster Beverage's change in inventories has grown at a -49.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $277.79M to $34.92M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.