Current Assets

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

Nvidia Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities decreased by 28.6% to $39.23B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 24.7%, from $52.14B to $39.23B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities shows an upward trend with a 38.8% 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 2016
Last reportedQ1 2027May 20, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels provide a larger buffer for operational needs and strategic opportunities, while lower levels may indicate tight liquidity or aggressive capital deployment.

Detailed definition

This is the aggregate of all highly liquid assets, including cash, bank deposits, and short-term marketable securities t...

Peer comparison

A fundamental liquidity metric used by all public companies to assess financial health.

Metric ID: cash_equivalents_marketable_securities_total

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q1 '27
Value$12.38B$19.36B$19.04B$7.76B$5.57B$7.14B$6.86B$6.81B$5.75B$7.37B$8.54B$7.02B$20.00B$9.78B$7.32B$42.11B$52.14B$53.30B$54.95B$39.23B
QoQ Change+56.4%-1.7%-59.3%-28.2%+28.1%-3.8%-0.8%-15.5%+28.3%+15.8%-17.9%+185.1%-51.1%-25.2%+475.1%+23.8%+2.2%+3.1%-28.6%
YoY Change-55.0%-63.2%-64.0%-12.2%+3.3%+3.3%+24.5%+3.1%+247.9%+32.6%-14.3%+500.2%+160.7%+445.0%+650.6%-24.7%
Range$5.57B$54.95B
CAGR+27.5%
Avg YoY Growth+114.9%
Median YoY Growth+3.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nvidia's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities?
Nvidia (NVDA) reported cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $39.23B in Q1 2026.
How has Nvidia's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities changed year-over-year?
Nvidia's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities decreased by 24.7% year-over-year, from $52.14B to $39.23B.
What is the long-term trend for Nvidia's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Nvidia's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities has grown at a 38.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.35B to $42.11B.
What does cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities mean?
The total amount of cash and easily sellable investments the company holds.