Operating
Change in Inventories
WEC Energy Group Change in Inventories decreased by 387.5% to -$191.10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 19.4%, from -$237.20M to -$191.10M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -71.1% 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
18 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '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 | $99.20M | $193.00M | $0.00 | -$267.00M | $203.40M | $352.40M | -$293.60M | $80.30M | $146.10M | -$166.60M | $87.20M | $94.10M | $23.30M | -$237.20M | $127.00M | $139.60M | -$39.20M | -$191.10M |
| QoQ Change | — | +94.6% | -100.0% | — | +176.2% | +73.3% | -183.3% | +127.4% | +81.9% | -214.0% | +152.3% | +7.9% | -75.2% | <-999% | +153.5% | +9.9% | -128.1% | -387.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +105.0% | +82.6% | -10.0% | -60.5% | -58.5% | +43.3% | +8.6% | -35.6% | — | -42.4% | +45.6% | +48.4% | -268.2% | +19.4% |
Range-$293.60M – $352.40M
CAGR+16.7%
Avg YoY Growth-9.4%
Median YoY Growth+8.6%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WEC Energy Group's change in inventories?
- WEC Energy Group (WEC) reported change in inventories of -$191.10M in Q1 2026.
- How has WEC Energy Group's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- WEC Energy Group's change in inventories increased by 19.4% year-over-year, from -$237.20M to -$191.10M.
- What is the long-term trend for WEC Energy Group's change in inventories?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), WEC Energy Group's change in inventories has grown at a -71.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $117.10M to -$9.80M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.