Cash & Equivalents
CRCL Cash & Equivalents increased by 2.3% to $79.21B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 29.3%, from $61.27B to $79.21B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 76.0% 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 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $24.99B | $32.80B | $36.31B | $44.97B | $61.27B | $63.08B | $75.56B | $77.42B | $79.21B |
| QoQ Change | — | +31.2% | +10.7% | +23.8% | +36.3% | +2.9% | +19.8% | +2.5% | +2.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +79.9% | — | +92.3% | +108.1% | +72.2% | +29.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CRCL's cash & equivalents?
- CRCL (CRCL) reported cash & equivalents of $79.21B in Q1 2026.
- How has CRCL's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- CRCL's cash & equivalents increased by 29.3% year-over-year, from $61.27B to $79.21B.
- What is the long-term trend for CRCL's cash & equivalents?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), CRCL's cash & equivalents has grown at a 76.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24.99B to $77.42B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.