Current Liabilities

Short-Term Borrowings

Verizon Communications Short-Term Borrowings increased by 578.5% to $441.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 578.5%, from $65.00M to $441.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Short-Term Borrowings shows an upward trend with a 6.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal a need for working capital or tight cash flow, while a decrease suggests improved liquidity or a shift toward long-term financing.

Detailed definition

This represents the principal amount of debt obligations that are due for repayment within one fiscal year, excluding th...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly by industry; capital-intensive firms often carry higher short-term debt to manage seasonal working capital cycles.

Metric ID: short_term_borrowings

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$0.00$150.00M$0.00$65.00M$441.00M
QoQ Change-100.0%+578.5%
YoY Change-100.0%+578.5%
Range$0.00$441.00M
Avg YoY Growth+239.2%
Median YoY Growth+239.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings?
Verizon Communications (VZ) reported short-term borrowings of $441.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings changed year-over-year?
Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings increased by 578.5% year-over-year, from $65.00M to $441.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings has grown at a 6.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $320.00M to $441.00M.
What does short-term borrowings mean?
Debt obligations that the company must pay back within one year.