Analysis of Inventory
Inventory Disclosure
Microsoft Corp., balance sheet: inventory
US$ in millions
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2021 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inventories | 1,397) | 938) | 1,246) | 2,500) | 3,742) | 2,636) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30).
The inventory levels exhibit significant volatility over the observed six-year period, characterized by a sharp initial increase followed by a sustained multi-year contraction and a subsequent partial recovery. The overall trend suggests a period of aggressive inventory reduction starting after 2022.
- Peak Valuation and Initial Decline
- Inventory levels reached a peak of 3,742 million USD on June 30, 2022, representing a 41.9% increase from the 2,636 million USD reported in 2021. This peak was immediately followed by a decline to 2,500 million USD by June 30, 2023, marking the beginning of a downward trajectory.
- Period of Sustained Contraction
- A significant reduction in inventory is observed between 2023 and 2025. Values fell from 2,500 million USD in 2023 to 1,246 million USD in 2024, and further declined to a period low of 938 million USD by June 30, 2025. This represents a total reduction of approximately 74.9% from the 2022 high to the 2025 low.
- Recent Recovery Trend
- The downward trend reversed on June 30, 2026, with inventory levels rising to 1,397 million USD. This increase of approximately 49% over the prior year indicates a pivot in inventory management strategy or a response to shifting demand requirements.