Cash & Equivalents
Arch Capital Group Cash & Equivalents decreased by 13.8% to $1.78B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 10.3%, from $1.99B to $1.78B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 9.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.
Detailed definition
Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...
Peer comparison
Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.
cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '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 | $1.82B | $1.55B | $1.31B | $1.32B | $1.23B | $1.26B | $1.27B | $1.22B | $1.35B | $1.36B | $1.50B | $1.60B | $1.63B | $1.71B | $1.76B | $1.99B | $1.81B | $1.85B | $2.07B | $1.78B |
| QoQ Change | — | -14.8% | -15.2% | +0.2% | -6.7% | +2.4% | +1.2% | -4.6% | +11.4% | +0.1% | +10.6% | +6.8% | +1.7% | +5.2% | +2.8% | +12.8% | -8.9% | +2.5% | +11.5% | -13.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -32.5% | -18.8% | -3.1% | -7.7% | +10.2% | +7.7% | +17.7% | +31.7% | +20.3% | +26.3% | +17.5% | +24.1% | +11.1% | +8.3% | +17.4% | -10.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arch Capital Group's cash & equivalents?
- Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported cash & equivalents of $1.78B in Q1 2026.
- How has Arch Capital Group's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Arch Capital Group's cash & equivalents decreased by 10.3% year-over-year, from $1.99B to $1.78B.
- What is the long-term trend for Arch Capital Group's cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Arch Capital Group's cash & equivalents has grown at a 9.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.29B to $2.07B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.