Cash & Equivalents
Celestica Cash & Equivalents decreased by 36.5% to $378.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.8%, from $303.00M to $378.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 26.8% 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
| Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $370.40M | $308.10M | $434.00M | $398.50M | $423.30M | $303.00M | $313.80M | $305.90M | $595.60M | $378.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -16.8% | +40.9% | -8.2% | +6.2% | -28.4% | +3.6% | -2.5% | +94.7% | -36.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +14.3% | -1.7% | -27.7% | -23.2% | +40.7% | +24.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Celestica's cash & equivalents?
- Celestica (CLS) reported cash & equivalents of $378.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Celestica's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Celestica's cash & equivalents increased by 24.8% year-over-year, from $303.00M to $378.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Celestica's cash & equivalents?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Celestica's cash & equivalents has grown at a 26.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $370.40M to $595.60M.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.