Cash & Equivalents
Aon plc Cash & Equivalents decreased by 1.4% to $1.18B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.2%, from $964.00M to $1.18B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 6.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.
Detailed definition
Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...
Peer comparison
Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.
cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.09B | $609.00M | $544.00M | $595.00M | $740.00M | $692.00M | $690.00M | $1.12B | $952.00M | $808.00M | $778.00M | $995.00M | $974.00M | $1.10B | $1.09B | $964.00M | $1.01B | $1.10B | $1.20B | $1.18B |
| QoQ Change | — | -44.2% | -10.7% | +9.4% | +24.4% | -6.5% | -0.3% | +62.2% | -14.9% | -15.1% | -3.7% | +27.9% | -2.1% | +13.2% | -1.6% | -11.2% | +4.6% | +8.6% | +9.1% | -1.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -32.2% | +13.6% | +26.8% | +88.1% | +28.6% | +16.8% | +12.8% | -11.1% | +2.3% | +36.5% | +39.5% | -3.1% | +3.5% | -0.7% | +10.1% | +22.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aon plc's cash & equivalents?
- Aon plc (AON) reported cash & equivalents of $1.18B in Q1 2026.
- How has Aon plc's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Aon plc's cash & equivalents increased by 22.2% year-over-year, from $964.00M to $1.18B.
- What is the long-term trend for Aon plc's cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Aon plc's cash & equivalents has grown at a 6.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $884.00M to $1.20B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.