Cash & Equivalents
Blackrock Cash & Equivalents increased by 14.9% to $11.49B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 10.1%, from $12.78B to $11.49B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 5.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
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
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $9.34B | $7.43B | $7.33B | $8.74B | $9.39B | $10.25B | $14.05B | $12.78B | $7.76B | $9.50B | $10.00B | $11.49B |
| QoQ Change | — | -20.4% | -1.3% | +19.1% | +7.5% | +9.1% | +37.2% | -9.1% | -39.2% | +22.3% | +5.3% | +14.9% |
| YoY Change | — | -20.4% | — | +17.5% | — | — | +91.7% | +46.3% | -17.3% | -7.3% | -28.8% | -10.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackrock's cash & equivalents?
- Blackrock (BLK) reported cash & equivalents of $11.49B in Q4 2025.
- How has Blackrock's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Blackrock's cash & equivalents decreased by 10.1% year-over-year, from $12.78B to $11.49B.
- 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?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.