Current Assets

Inventories

RBC Bearings Inventories increased by 10.7% to $865.10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.5%, from $742.40M to $865.10M. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Inventories shows an upward trend with a 18.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2026May 15, 2026

How to read this metric

Rising inventory relative to sales may indicate slowing demand or overproduction, while declining inventory may signal strong sales or supply constraints.

Detailed definition

The aggregate value of all raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company. This metric is a cri...

Peer comparison

Benchmark against inventory turnover ratios of peer healthcare and consumer goods companies.

Metric ID: inventories

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value$369.85M$370.75M$510.18M$516.10M$542.05M$557.80M$577.63M$587.20M$603.30M$615.00M$629.60M$622.80M$635.00M$646.70M$656.90M$742.40M$679.70M$768.70M$781.50M$865.10M
QoQ Change+0.2%+37.6%+1.2%+5.0%+2.9%+3.6%+1.7%+2.7%+1.9%+2.4%-1.1%+2.0%+1.8%+1.6%+13.0%-8.4%+13.1%+1.7%+10.7%
YoY Change+46.6%+50.5%+13.2%+13.8%+11.3%+10.3%+9.0%+6.1%+5.3%+5.2%+4.3%+19.2%+7.0%+18.9%+19.0%+16.5%
Range$369.85M$865.10M
CAGR+19.6%
Avg YoY Growth+16.0%
Median YoY Growth+12.3%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RBC Bearings's inventories?
RBC Bearings (RBC) reported inventories of $865.10M in Q1 2026.
How has RBC Bearings's inventories changed year-over-year?
RBC Bearings's inventories increased by 16.5% year-over-year, from $742.40M to $865.10M.
What is the long-term trend for RBC Bearings's inventories?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), RBC Bearings's inventories has grown at a 18.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $364.15M to $865.10M.
What does inventories mean?
The total value of all goods held for production or sale.