Operating
Change in Inventories
Performance Food Group Change in Inventories increased by 156.4% to $551.8M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 60.9%, from $342.9M to $551.8M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Nov 5, 2025
How to read this metric
A decrease is generally better as it indicates efficient inventory management and cash release.
Detailed definition
Reflects the cash impact of changes in the value of inventory held for sale or production. An increase in inventory cons...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable among distributors; peers with JIT systems show lower inventory growth.
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change_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
13 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $324.9M | -$48.7M | $304.7M | $410.9M | -$66.8M | -$23.3M | -$80.4M | $130.6M | -$163.3M | -$224.5M | $342.9M | $215.2M | $551.8M |
| QoQ Change | — | -115.0% | +725.7% | +34.9% | -116.3% | +65.1% | -245.1% | +262.4% | -225.0% | -37.5% | +252.7% | -37.2% | +156.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +26.5% | -37.2% | -107.6% | — | +295.5% | -600.9% | -179.2% | +162.6% | — | +60.9% |
Range-$224.5M – $551.8M
CAGR+19.3%
Avg YoY Growth-47.4%
Median YoY Growth-5.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Performance Food Group's change in inventories?
- Performance Food Group (PFGC) reported change in inventories of $551.8M in Q3 2025.
- How has Performance Food Group's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Performance Food Group's change in inventories increased by 60.9% year-over-year, from $342.9M to $551.8M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in cash invested in unsold inventory.