Current Assets
Cash & Equivalents
Blackrock Cash & Equivalents decreased by 14.2% to $9.86B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 27.0%, from $7.76B to $9.86B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 5.3% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests improved liquidity and potential for acquisitions or capital returns, while a decrease may indicate heavy reinvestment or cash burn.
Detailed definition
This represents the most liquid portion of a company's balance sheet, consisting of cash on hand, demand deposits, and s...
Peer comparison
Standard across all financial and non-financial firms; peers typically maintain levels relative to their short-term operational cash requirements.
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cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
13 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $9.34B | $7.43B | $7.33B | $8.75B | $9.39B | $10.25B | $14.05B | $12.78B | $7.76B | $9.5B | $10B | $11.49B | $9.86B |
| QoQ Change | — | -20.4% | -1.3% | +19.4% | +7.3% | +9.1% | +37.2% | -9.1% | -39.2% | +22.3% | +5.3% | +14.9% | -14.2% |
| YoY Change | — | -20.4% | — | +17.8% | — | — | +91.7% | +46.0% | -17.3% | -7.3% | -28.8% | -10.1% | +27.0% |
Range$7.33B – $14.05B
CAGR+1.8%
Avg YoY Growth+10.9%
Median YoY Growth-7.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackrock's cash & equivalents?
- Blackrock (BLK) reported cash & equivalents of $9.86B in Q1 2026.
- How has Blackrock's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Blackrock's cash & equivalents increased by 27.0% year-over-year, from $7.76B to $9.86B.
- What is the long-term trend for Blackrock's cash & equivalents?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Blackrock's cash & equivalents has grown at a 5.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.34B to $11.49B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- The total value of cash and highly liquid investments that can be converted to cash within 90 days.