Analysis of Inventory
Inventory Disclosure
T-Mobile US Inc., balance sheet: inventory
US$ in millions
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless devices and accessories | 2,405) | 1,607) | 1,678) | 1,884) | 2,567) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).
The value of wireless devices and accessories, as reported in millions of US dollars, demonstrates a fluctuating pattern over the five-year period. An initial decline is followed by a subsequent increase.
- Overall Trend
- The reported value decreased from 2021 to 2023, then increased in 2024 and 2025. This suggests potential shifts in inventory management strategies or changes in demand for wireless devices and accessories.
- Decline (2021-2023)
- A consistent decrease is observed from 2021 to 2023, moving from 2,567 to 1,678. This represents a reduction of approximately 34.6% over the three-year period. This decline could be attributed to improved supply chain efficiency, reduced inventory levels due to anticipated obsolescence, or a decrease in sales volume.
- Increase (2023-2025)
- Following the decline, the value increased from 1,678 in 2023 to 2,405 in 2025. This represents an increase of approximately 43.2% over the two-year period. This increase may indicate a build-up of inventory in anticipation of increased demand, a strategic decision to stock up on new products, or potential supply chain disruptions leading to higher inventory holdings.
- Year-over-Year Changes
- The largest year-over-year decrease occurred between 2021 and 2022, with a reduction of 683. The largest year-over-year increase occurred between 2024 and 2025, with an increase of 798.
The fluctuations suggest the company’s inventory levels are responsive to market conditions or internal strategic decisions. Further investigation into sales figures, cost of goods sold, and supply chain dynamics would be necessary to fully understand the drivers behind these changes.