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Net Change in Cash

Meta Platforms, Inc. Net Change in Cash decreased by 323.8% to -$8.00B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 48.0%, from -$15.37B to -$8.00B. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

A positive change indicates net cash generation, while a negative change indicates cash consumption for the period.

Detailed definition

The total net increase or decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash during the reporting period. It is the...

Peer comparison

A fundamental liquidity metric used to compare cash management efficiency across all public companies.

Metric ID: net_change_in_cash

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value-$3.38B-$1.71B-$1.51B-$1.88B-$3.18B$17.38B$8.10B$4.93B-$9.54B-$258.00M$12.10B$311.00M-$15.37B-$16.24B-$1.89B-$8.00B
QoQ Change+49.5%+11.4%-24.0%-69.4%+647.4%-53.4%-39.1%-293.7%+97.3%>999%-97.4%<-999%-5.7%+88.4%-323.8%
YoY Change+44.5%-110.1%>999%-200.5%-101.5%+49.5%-93.7%-61.0%<-999%-115.6%+48.0%
Range-$16.24B$17.38B
CAGR+25.8%
Avg YoY Growth-519.0%
Median YoY Growth-93.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s net change in cash?
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported net change in cash of -$8.00B in Q1 2026.
How has Meta Platforms, Inc.'s net change in cash changed year-over-year?
Meta Platforms, Inc.'s net change in cash increased by 48.0% year-over-year, from -$15.37B to -$8.00B.
What does net change in cash mean?
The total change in the company's cash position over the period.