Current Assets
Cash & Equivalents
Semtech Cash & Equivalents decreased by 16.3% to $163.31M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.4%, from $156.47M to $163.31M. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -6.2% 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 2013
Last reportedQ1 2027May 27, 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
21 periods
| 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 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | Q1 '27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $258.22M | $262.66M | $276.60M | $279.60M | $275.18M | $362.15M | $617.80M | $235.51M | $164.20M | $147.91M | $123.82M | $128.59M | $126.78M | $115.93M | $136.50M | $151.74M | $156.47M | $168.56M | $164.67M | $195.18M | $163.31M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.7% | +5.3% | +1.1% | -1.6% | +31.6% | +70.6% | -61.9% | -30.3% | -9.9% | -16.3% | +3.8% | -1.4% | -8.6% | +17.7% | +11.2% | +3.1% | +7.7% | -2.3% | +18.5% | -16.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +6.6% | +37.9% | +123.4% | -15.8% | -40.3% | -59.2% | -80.0% | -45.4% | -22.8% | -21.6% | +10.2% | +18.0% | +23.4% | +45.4% | +20.6% | +28.6% | +4.4% |
Range$115.93M – $617.80M
CAGR-8.8%
Avg YoY Growth+2.0%
Median YoY Growth+6.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Semtech's cash & equivalents?
- Semtech (SMTC) reported cash & equivalents of $163.31M in Q1 2026.
- How has Semtech's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Semtech's cash & equivalents increased by 4.4% year-over-year, from $156.47M to $163.31M.
- What is the long-term trend for Semtech's cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Semtech's cash & equivalents has grown at a -6.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $268.89M to $195.18M.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.