Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Meta Platforms, Inc. Cash & Equivalents decreased by 20.5% to $31.10B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.4%, from $30.07B to $31.10B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 16.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 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$16.51B$14.80B$16.87B$15.35B$13.48B$15.25B$15.60B$12.42B$29.80B$37.90B$42.83B$33.28B$33.03B$45.13B$45.44B$30.07B$13.83B$11.94B$39.10B$31.10B
QoQ Change-10.3%+13.9%-9.0%-12.2%+13.2%+2.3%-20.4%+140.0%+27.2%+13.0%-22.3%-0.8%+36.6%+0.7%-33.8%-54.0%-13.6%+227.4%-20.5%
YoY Change-18.4%+3.0%-7.5%-19.1%+121.1%+148.5%+174.6%+168.0%+10.8%+19.1%+6.1%-9.7%-58.1%-73.5%-13.9%+3.4%
Range$11.94B$45.44B
CAGR+14.3%
Avg YoY Growth+28.4%
Median YoY Growth+3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported cash & equivalents of $31.10B in Q1 2026.
How has Meta Platforms, Inc.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Meta Platforms, Inc.'s cash & equivalents increased by 3.4% year-over-year, from $30.07B to $31.10B.
What is the long-term trend for Meta Platforms, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Meta Platforms, Inc.'s cash & equivalents has grown at a 16.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $17.95B to $39.10B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.