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Charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method

Performance Food Group Charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method decreased by 34.5% to $18.4M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 119.0%, from $8.4M to $18.4M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method shows an upward trend with a 34.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ3 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase usually signals rising inventory costs or inflationary pressure on the company's supply chain.

Detailed definition

This reflects the impact of the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) inventory accounting method on the cost of goods sold during t...

Peer comparison

Commonly used by large distributors to manage tax liabilities during periods of inflation.

Metric ID: operating_inventory_lifo_reserve_period_charge

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$27.1M-$11.3M$45.5M$21.1M$67.6M$26.8M$25M$16.5M$19.2M$21.8M$9.5M$11.8M$12.7M$17.8M$8.4M$49.2M$24.5M$28.1M$18.4M
QoQ Change-141.7%+502.7%-53.6%+220.4%-60.4%-6.7%-34.0%+16.4%+13.5%-56.4%+24.2%+7.6%+40.2%-52.8%+485.7%-50.2%+14.7%-34.5%
YoY Change+149.4%+337.2%-45.1%-21.8%-28.4%-12.8%-42.4%-33.9%-18.3%-11.6%+316.9%+92.9%+57.9%+119.0%
Range-$11.3M$67.6M
CAGR-8.2%
Avg YoY Growth+61.4%
Median YoY Growth-12.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Performance Food Group's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method?
Performance Food Group (PFGC) reported charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method of $18.4M in Q1 2026.
How has Performance Food Group's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method changed year-over-year?
Performance Food Group's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method increased by 119.0% year-over-year, from $8.4M to $18.4M.
What is the long-term trend for Performance Food Group's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Performance Food Group's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method has grown at a 34.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $36.4M to $88.1M.
What does charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method mean?
An adjustment to inventory costs based on the LIFO accounting method to reflect current market prices.