Operating
Change in Inventories
Year-over-year, this metric grew by 26.9%, from $26.00M to $33.00M. 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 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
17 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $20.33M | $43.01M | $26.83M | $38.24M | $48.14M | $42.62M | $20.99M | $17.81M | $28.31M | -$11.60M | -$14.68M | -$22.98M | $26.00M | $9.67M | $30.29M | $0.00 | $33.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +111.5% | -37.6% | +42.5% | +25.9% | -11.5% | -50.8% | -15.1% | +59.0% | -141.0% | -26.5% | -56.5% | +213.2% | -62.8% | +213.2% | -100.0% | — |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +88.1% | +11.9% | +58.8% | -45.1% | -63.0% | -33.6% | -155.3% | -182.4% | — | -8.2% | +183.4% | +306.3% | +100.0% | +26.9% |
Range-$22.98M – $48.14M
CAGR+12.9%
Avg YoY Growth+22.2%
Median YoY Growth+11.9%
Change in Inventories at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waters Corporation's change in inventories?
- Waters Corporation (WAT) reported change in inventories of $33.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Waters Corporation's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Waters Corporation's change in inventories increased by 26.9% year-over-year, from $26.00M to $33.00M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.