Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Walmart Cash & Equivalents increased by 0.0% to $10.73B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.0%, from $9.93B to $10.73B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -9.6% 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 2013
Last reportedQ1 2027May 21, 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

21 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Value$22.89B$22.88B$16.17B$14.83B$11.88B$13.99B$11.66B$8.84B$10.71B$13.97B$12.30B$9.94B$9.46B$8.88B$10.17B$9.54B$9.93B$9.88B$11.10B$10.73B$10.73B
QoQ Change-0.1%-29.3%-8.2%-19.9%+17.7%-16.7%-24.1%+21.1%+30.5%-12.0%-19.2%-4.8%-6.1%+14.5%-6.2%+4.2%-0.6%+12.4%-3.3%+0.0%
YoY Change-48.1%-38.9%-27.9%-40.4%-9.9%-0.1%+5.5%+12.4%-11.7%-36.4%-17.3%-4.0%+5.0%+11.2%+9.1%+12.5%+8.0%
Range$8.84B$22.89B
CAGR-14.1%
Avg YoY Growth-10.1%
Median YoY Growth-4.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walmart 's cash & equivalents?
Walmart (WMT) reported cash & equivalents of $10.73B in Q1 2026.
How has Walmart 's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Walmart 's cash & equivalents increased by 8.0% year-over-year, from $9.93B to $10.73B.
What is the long-term trend for Walmart 's cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Walmart 's cash & equivalents has grown at a -9.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $17.79B to $10.73B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.