Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Barnes Group Cash & Equivalents increased by 22.4% to $80.68M in Q3 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 10.4%, from $90.04M to $80.68M. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2023), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 4.3% 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 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026

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.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24
Value$91.13M$93.48M$102.86M$75.26M$72.28M$71.59M$76.86M$78.68M$74.67M$90.04M$89.83M$81.64M$65.91M$80.68M
QoQ Change+2.6%+10.0%-26.8%-4.0%-1.0%+7.4%+2.4%-5.1%+20.6%-0.2%-9.1%-19.3%+22.4%
YoY Change-20.7%-23.4%-25.3%+4.6%+3.3%+25.8%+16.9%+3.8%-11.7%-10.4%
Range$65.91M$102.86M
CAGR-3.7%
Avg YoY Growth-3.7%
Median YoY Growth-3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barnes Group's cash & equivalents?
Barnes Group (B) reported cash & equivalents of $80.68M in Q3 2024.
How has Barnes Group's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Barnes Group's cash & equivalents decreased by 10.4% year-over-year, from $90.04M to $80.68M.
What is the long-term trend for Barnes Group's cash & equivalents?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2023), Barnes Group's cash & equivalents has grown at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $79.15M to $89.83M.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.