Operating
Change in Inventories
Marathon Petroleum Change in Inventories increased by 222.9% to $311.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
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_inventoriesHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $472.00M | $326.00M | $1.42B | $1.56B | -$1.18B | $1.44B | -$733.00M | $605.00M | $462.00M | $19.00M | $107.00M | $920.00M | -$382.00M | -$253.00M | $311.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -30.9% | +336.5% | +9.3% | -176.1% | +221.7% | -150.9% | +182.5% | -23.6% | -95.9% | +463.2% | +759.8% | -141.5% | +33.8% | +222.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +229.7% | -463.2% | +1.3% | -147.1% | +151.1% | -67.9% | +102.6% | -82.3% | +99.1% | <-999% | -336.4% | — |
Range-$1.18B – $1.56B
CAGR-11.2%
Avg YoY Growth-238.5%
Median YoY Growth-67.9%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marathon Petroleum's change in inventories?
- Marathon Petroleum (MPC) reported change in inventories of $311.00M in Q4 2025.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.