Operating

Inventory write-downs

Ubiquiti Inc. Inventory write-downs decreased by 95.7% to $168.00K in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 95.4%, from $3.64M to $168.00K. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Inventory write-downs shows an upward trend with a 127.4% 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 reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals potential overstocking, product obsolescence, or poor inventory management, which is generally negative.

Detailed definition

This represents the accounting adjustment made when the carrying value of inventory exceeds its net realizable value due...

Peer comparison

Highly relevant for hardware manufacturers; peers in the networking space monitor this closely to gauge supply chain health.

Metric ID: operating_inventory_write_down

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value-$818.00K$64.00K$1.33M$41.00K$976.00K$1.58M$4.04M$2.52M$5.25M$1.38M$1.90M$18.39M$2.24M$2.38M$574.00K$3.64M$71.00K$1.33M$3.87M$168.00K
QoQ Change+107.8%>999%-96.9%>999%+61.5%+156.5%-37.6%+108.0%-73.7%+37.6%+867.1%-87.8%+6.2%-75.8%+533.6%-98.0%>999%+191.3%-95.7%
YoY Change+219.3%>999%+203.5%>999%+437.8%-12.3%-53.0%+628.7%-57.4%+71.9%-69.8%-80.2%-96.8%-44.1%+573.3%-95.4%
Range-$818.00K$18.39M
CAGR-28.3%
Avg YoY Growth+627.6%
Median YoY Growth+29.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ubiquiti Inc.'s inventory write-downs?
Ubiquiti Inc. (UI) reported inventory write-downs of $168.00K in Q1 2026.
How has Ubiquiti Inc.'s inventory write-downs changed year-over-year?
Ubiquiti Inc.'s inventory write-downs decreased by 95.4% year-over-year, from $3.64M to $168.00K.
What is the long-term trend for Ubiquiti Inc.'s inventory write-downs?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ubiquiti Inc.'s inventory write-downs has grown at a 127.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$249.00K to $6.66M.
What does inventory write-downs mean?
A non-cash reduction in the value of inventory that is no longer expected to sell at full price.