Operating
Change in Inventories
Xcel Energy Change in Inventories decreased by 102.0% to -$2.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 150.0%, from $4.00M to -$2.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows an upward trend with a 33.5% 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 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
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
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $32.00M | $89.00M | $44.00M | -$107.00M | $151.00M | $228.00M | -$189.00M | $89.00M | $27.00M | $171.00M | -$50.00M | $52.00M | $69.00M | $69.00M | $4.00M | $93.00M | $105.00M | $98.00M | -$2.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +178.1% | -50.6% | -343.2% | +241.1% | +51.0% | -182.9% | +147.1% | -69.7% | +533.3% | -129.2% | +204.0% | +32.7% | +0.0% | -94.2% | >999% | +12.9% | -6.7% | -102.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +371.9% | +156.2% | -76.6% | -41.1% | -88.2% | — | +73.5% | -41.6% | +155.6% | -59.6% | +108.0% | +78.8% | +52.2% | +42.0% | -150.0% |
Range-$189.00M – $228.00M
CAGR-46.0%
Avg YoY Growth+41.5%
Median YoY Growth+47.1%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Xcel Energy's change in inventories?
- Xcel Energy (XEL) reported change in inventories of -$2.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Xcel Energy's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Xcel Energy's change in inventories decreased by 150.0% year-over-year, from $4.00M to -$2.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Xcel Energy's change in inventories?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Xcel Energy's change in inventories has grown at a 33.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $126.00M to $300.00M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.