Operating
Change in Inventories
NVR Change in Inventories increased by 152.7% to $214.95M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 316.0%, from $51.67M to $214.95M.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026
How to read this metric
A significant increase in inventory may signal aggressive growth or a buildup of unsold homes, while a decrease may indicate strong sales or a conservative land acquisition strategy.
Detailed definition
This measures the net change in the value of land, construction materials, and homes under construction held by the comp...
Peer comparison
A primary metric for all homebuilders; reflects the inventory turnover and market absorption rates.
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change_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $143.58M | $83.84M | $246.27M | $185.11M | -$208.3M | -$382.17M | $77.27M | $154.55M | $166.88M | $127.39M | $12.98M | $51.67M | $59.67M | -$38.62M | -$407.87M | $214.95M |
| QoQ Change | — | -41.6% | +193.7% | -24.8% | -212.5% | -83.5% | +120.2% | +100.0% | +8.0% | -23.7% | -89.8% | +298.1% | +15.5% | -164.7% | -956.2% | +152.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +28.9% | — | -555.8% | -68.6% | -16.5% | +116.0% | -17.6% | — | -69.0% | -53.2% | -397.5% | — | +316.0% |
Range-$407.87M – $246.27M
CAGR+11.4%
Avg YoY Growth-71.7%
Median YoY Growth-35.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is NVR's change in inventories?
- NVR (NVR) reported change in inventories of $214.95M in Q1 2026.
- How has NVR's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- NVR's change in inventories increased by 316.0% year-over-year, from $51.67M to $214.95M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The net increase or decrease in the value of land and homes held for sale.