Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Wells Fargo & Company Cash & Equivalents increased by 0.4% to $173.27B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.6%, from $176.18B to $173.27B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -8.2% 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 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 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$274.17B$266.69B$234.23B$201.90B$155.14B$165.46B$159.16B$156.43B$154.42B$216.72B$236.05B$268.60B$230.78B$184.13B$201.90B$176.18B$193.13B$172.52B$172.59B$173.27B
QoQ Change-2.7%-12.2%-13.8%-23.2%+6.6%-3.8%-1.7%-1.3%+40.3%+8.9%+13.8%-14.1%-20.2%+9.7%-12.7%+9.6%-10.7%+0.0%+0.4%
YoY Change-43.4%-38.0%-32.1%-22.5%-0.5%+31.0%+48.3%+71.7%+49.5%-15.0%-14.5%-34.4%-16.3%-6.3%-14.5%-1.6%
Range$154.42B$274.17B
CAGR-9.2%
Avg YoY Growth-2.4%
Median YoY Growth-14.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wells Fargo & Company's cash & equivalents?
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) reported cash & equivalents of $173.27B in Q1 2026.
How has Wells Fargo & Company's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Wells Fargo & Company's cash & equivalents decreased by 1.6% year-over-year, from $176.18B to $173.27B.
What is the long-term trend for Wells Fargo & Company's cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Wells Fargo & Company's cash & equivalents has grown at a -8.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $264.61B to $172.59B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.