Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Willis Towers Watson Cash & Equivalents decreased by 40.8% to $1.86B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.1%, from $1.51B to $1.86B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 9.0% 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 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$2.22B$2.16B$4.49B$2.20B$1.92B$1.50B$1.26B$1.14B$1.60B$1.25B$1.42B$1.89B$1.25B$1.37B$1.89B$1.51B$1.96B$1.90B$3.13B$1.86B
QoQ Change-2.5%+107.5%-51.0%-12.6%-22.1%-15.6%-10.1%+41.1%-22.2%+14.2%+32.9%-34.1%+10.0%+37.8%-20.3%+30.3%-3.5%+65.3%-40.8%
YoY Change-13.4%-30.8%-71.9%-48.4%-16.6%-16.6%+12.8%+66.8%-22.2%+10.0%+32.7%-20.4%+57.4%+38.1%+65.7%+23.1%
Range$1.14B$4.49B
CAGR-3.7%
Avg YoY Growth+4.2%
Median YoY Growth-1.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willis Towers Watson's cash & equivalents?
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported cash & equivalents of $1.86B in Q1 2026.
How has Willis Towers Watson's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Willis Towers Watson's cash & equivalents increased by 23.1% year-over-year, from $1.51B to $1.86B.
What is the long-term trend for Willis Towers Watson's cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Willis Towers Watson's cash & equivalents has grown at a 9.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.04B to $3.13B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.