Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

United Parcel Service, Inc. Cash & Equivalents decreased by 1.4% to $5.80B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.8%, from $4.80B to $5.80B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows relatively stable performance with a -0.1% 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 2026May 6, 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$9.61B$10.21B$10.26B$12.21B$11.74B$11.05B$5.60B$6.19B$4.81B$4.31B$3.21B$4.28B$6.32B$5.86B$6.11B$4.80B$6.19B$6.76B$5.89B$5.80B
QoQ Change+6.3%+0.4%+19.0%-3.9%-5.9%-49.3%+10.5%-22.3%-10.4%-25.6%+33.5%+47.6%-7.3%+4.4%-21.4%+29.0%+9.2%-13.0%-1.4%
YoY Change+22.1%+8.2%-45.4%-49.3%-59.0%-61.0%-42.8%-30.8%+31.3%+35.8%+90.6%+12.2%-2.0%+15.5%-3.7%+20.8%
Range$3.21B$12.21B
CAGR-10.1%
Avg YoY Growth-3.6%
Median YoY Growth+3.1%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported cash & equivalents of $5.80B in Q1 2026.
How has United Parcel Service, Inc.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
United Parcel Service, Inc.'s cash & equivalents increased by 20.8% year-over-year, from $4.80B to $5.80B.
What is the long-term trend for United Parcel Service, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), United Parcel Service, Inc.'s cash & equivalents has grown at a -0.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.91B to $5.89B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.