Operating
Change in Inventories
Steel Dynamics Change in Inventories decreased by 48.4% to $174.43M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1363.0%, from -$13.81M to $174.43M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -29.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase might signal preparation for a major product launch or, conversely, slowing demand and potential future write-downs.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the change in the value of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company. A...
Peer comparison
Consumer hardware companies aim for high inventory turnover to minimize the risk of product obsolescence.
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change_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $264.94M | $412.95M | $633.36M | -$14.32M | $130.55M | -$270.63M | -$258.87M | -$141.11M | $55.16M | -$102.38M | -$43.95M | $133.03M | $46.65M | -$28.17M | $69.54M | -$13.81M | $163.42M | -$64.50M | $338.33M | $174.43M |
| QoQ Change | — | +55.9% | +53.4% | -102.3% | >999% | -307.3% | +4.3% | +45.5% | +139.1% | -285.6% | +57.1% | +402.7% | -64.9% | -160.4% | +346.8% | -119.9% | >999% | -139.5% | +624.5% | -48.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -50.7% | -165.5% | -140.9% | -885.8% | -57.8% | +62.2% | +83.0% | +194.3% | -15.4% | +72.5% | +258.2% | -110.4% | +250.3% | -129.0% | +386.6% | >999% |
Range-$270.63M – $633.36M
CAGR-8.4%
Avg YoY Growth+69.7%
Median YoY Growth+23.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Steel Dynamics's change in inventories?
- Steel Dynamics (STLD) reported change in inventories of $174.43M in Q1 2026.
- How has Steel Dynamics's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Steel Dynamics's change in inventories increased by 1363.0% year-over-year, from -$13.81M to $174.43M.
- What is the long-term trend for Steel Dynamics's change in inventories?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Steel Dynamics's change in inventories has grown at a -29.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.69B to $423.44M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.