Operating

Change in Inventories

Marvell Technology, Inc. Change in Inventories decreased by 128.6% to -$35.20M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 132.5%, from $108.20M to -$35.20M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -7.6% 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 reportedQ4 2013
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.

Metric ID: cf_change_in_inventories

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$69.04M$118.39M$91.21M$125.80M$81.30M$56.30M$122.50M-$41.20M-$11.30M-$70.60M-$78.80M-$38.80M-$9.20M$108.20M$169.80M$69.90M-$15.40M-$35.20M
QoQ Change+71.5%-23.0%+37.9%-35.4%-30.8%+117.6%-133.6%+72.6%-524.8%-11.6%+50.8%+76.3%>999%+56.9%-58.8%-122.0%-128.6%
YoY Change+17.8%-52.4%+34.3%-132.8%-113.9%-225.4%-164.3%+5.8%+18.6%+253.3%+315.5%+280.2%-67.4%-132.5%
Range-$78.80M$169.80M
CAGR-14.7%
Avg YoY Growth+2.6%
Median YoY Growth-23.3%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marvell Technology, Inc.'s change in inventories?
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) reported change in inventories of -$35.20M in Q3 2025.
How has Marvell Technology, Inc.'s change in inventories changed year-over-year?
Marvell Technology, Inc.'s change in inventories decreased by 132.5% year-over-year, from $108.20M to -$35.20M.
What is the long-term trend for Marvell Technology, Inc.'s change in inventories?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Marvell Technology, Inc.'s change in inventories has grown at a -7.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $291.89M to $230.00M.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.