Operating

Change in Inventories

Vertiv Holdings Co Change in Inventories increased by 1678.7% to $384.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 198.8%, from $128.60M to $384.20M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -11.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2013
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.

Metric ID: cf_change_in_inventories

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$38.90M$40.40M$160.40M$26.70M$15.20M$9.10M$79.50M$17.00M$5.00M$106.50M$117.60M$140.70M$4.50M$128.60M$8.90M$5.60M$21.60M$384.20M
QoQ Change+3.9%+297.0%-83.4%-43.1%-40.1%+773.6%-78.6%-70.6%>999%+10.4%+19.6%-96.8%>999%-93.1%-37.1%+285.7%>999%
YoY Change-31.4%-62.4%-50.4%-36.3%-67.1%+34.0%+591.8%>999%+20.8%-92.4%-96.0%+380.0%+198.8%
Range$4.50M$384.20M
CAGR+71.4%
Avg YoY Growth+269.5%
Median YoY Growth-31.4%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vertiv Holdings Co's change in inventories?
Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) reported change in inventories of $384.20M in Q1 2026.
How has Vertiv Holdings Co's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
Vertiv Holdings Co's change in inventories increased by 198.8% year-over-year, from $128.60M to $384.20M.
What is the long-term trend for Vertiv Holdings Co's change in inventories?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), Vertiv Holdings Co's change in inventories has grown at a -11.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $211.40M to $164.70M.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.