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Increase (Decrease) in Inventories

Semtech Increase (Decrease) in Inventories decreased by 16.3% to $7.18M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.3%, from $6.63M to $7.18M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Increase (Decrease) in Inventories shows an upward trend with a 3.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2027May 27, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal expected demand growth or supply chain bottlenecks, while a decrease might indicate strong sales or inventory optimization efforts.

Detailed definition

Represents the net change in the value of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company. This...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for manufacturing and industrial firms; essential for evaluating inventory turnover and operational health.

Metric ID: other_increase_decrease_in_inventories

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Value$6.43M$9.11M$2.13M$8.84M-$712.00K$727.00K$3.46M$282.00K$5.70M-$27.79M-$19.54M-$15.68M$3.63M$7.40M$7.42M$220.00K$6.63M$13.00M$2.45M$8.58M$7.18M
QoQ Change+41.8%-76.6%+315.6%-108.1%+202.1%+375.2%-91.8%>999%-587.6%+29.7%+19.8%+123.2%+103.7%+0.2%-97.0%>999%+96.2%-81.2%+250.1%-16.3%
YoY Change-111.1%-92.0%+62.4%-96.8%+900.6%<-999%-665.5%<-999%-36.3%+126.6%+138.0%+101.4%+82.5%+75.7%-67.0%>999%+8.3%
Range-$27.79M$13.00M
CAGR+2.2%
Avg YoY Growth-315.2%
Median YoY Growth+8.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Semtech's increase (decrease) in inventories?
Semtech (SMTC) reported increase (decrease) in inventories of $7.18M in Q1 2026.
How has Semtech's increase (decrease) in inventories changed year-over-year?
Semtech's increase (decrease) in inventories increased by 8.3% year-over-year, from $6.63M to $7.18M.
What is the long-term trend for Semtech's increase (decrease) in inventories?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Semtech's increase (decrease) in inventories has grown at a 3.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $26.51M to $30.65M.
What does increase (decrease) in inventories mean?
The change in the total value of products and materials the company has in stock.