Current Assets
Cash & Equivalents
Morgan Stanley Cash & Equivalents increased by 19.5% to $133.53B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 47.2%, from $90.74B to $133.53B. 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 5, 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.
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cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
20 periods
| 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 | $126.48B | $123.86B | $127.73B | $136.09B | $131.29B | $111.70B | $128.13B | $111.26B | $104.99B | $108.40B | $89.23B | $102.31B | $90.16B | $91.08B | $105.39B | $90.74B | $109.13B | $103.73B | $111.70B | $133.53B |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.1% | +3.1% | +6.5% | -3.5% | -14.9% | +14.7% | -13.2% | -5.6% | +3.2% | -17.7% | +14.7% | -11.9% | +1.0% | +15.7% | -13.9% | +20.3% | -4.9% | +7.7% | +19.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +3.8% | -9.8% | +0.3% | -18.2% | -20.0% | -2.9% | -30.4% | -8.0% | -14.1% | -16.0% | +18.1% | -11.3% | +21.0% | +13.9% | +6.0% | +47.2% |
Range$89.23B – $136.09B
CAGR+1.1%
Avg YoY Growth-1.3%
Median YoY Growth-5.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's cash & equivalents?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported cash & equivalents of $133.53B in Q1 2026.
- How has Morgan Stanley's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Morgan Stanley's cash & equivalents increased by 47.2% year-over-year, from $90.74B to $133.53B.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's cash & equivalents has grown at a 1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $105.65B to $111.70B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.