Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Goldman Sachs Group Cash & Equivalents increased by 9.3% to $179.53B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.2%, from $167.41B to $179.53B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows relatively stable performance with a 1.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and financial flexibility; lower levels may signal potential cash flow issues.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...

Peer comparison

A universal metric for assessing a company's immediate financial health.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$240.29B$211.83B$261.04B$274.16B$288.61B$284.25B$241.83B$229.33B$270.93B$239.88B$241.58B$209.39B$206.33B$154.69B$182.09B$167.41B$152.97B$169.58B$164.26B$179.53B
QoQ Change-11.8%+23.2%+5.0%+5.3%-1.5%-14.9%-5.2%+18.1%-11.5%+0.7%-13.3%-1.5%-25.0%+17.7%-8.1%-8.6%+10.9%-3.1%+9.3%
YoY Change+20.1%+34.2%-7.4%-16.4%-6.1%-15.6%-0.1%-8.7%-23.8%-35.5%-24.6%-20.0%-25.9%+9.6%-9.8%+7.2%
Range$152.97B$288.61B
CAGR-6.0%
Avg YoY Growth-7.7%
Median YoY Growth-9.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goldman Sachs Group's cash & equivalents?
Goldman Sachs Group (GS) reported cash & equivalents of $179.53B in Q1 2026.
How has Goldman Sachs Group's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Goldman Sachs Group's cash & equivalents increased by 7.2% year-over-year, from $167.41B to $179.53B.
What is the long-term trend for Goldman Sachs Group's cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Goldman Sachs Group's cash & equivalents has grown at a 1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $155.84B to $164.26B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.