Operating

Change in Inventories

Verizon Communications Change in Inventories remained flat by 0.0% to $58.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.4%, from $49.00M to $58.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -28.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease is often positive as it signals efficient inventory turnover and cash release, provided it does not lead to stockouts.

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

Highly dependent on industry; manufacturing and device companies typically maintain higher inventory levels than software firms.

Metric ID: change_in_inventories

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$905.00M-$627.00M-$287.00M$196.00M$232.00M
YoY Change-169.3%+54.2%+168.3%+18.4%
Range-$627.00M$905.00M
CAGR-28.8%
Avg YoY Growth+17.9%
Median YoY Growth+36.3%
Current Streak3 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verizon Communications's change in inventories?
Verizon Communications (VZ) reported change in inventories of $58.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Verizon Communications's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
Verizon Communications's change in inventories increased by 18.4% year-over-year, from $49.00M to $58.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Verizon Communications's change in inventories?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Verizon Communications's change in inventories has grown at a -28.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $905.00M to $232.00M.
What does change in inventories mean?
The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.