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Cash & Equivalents

Salesforce Cash & Equivalents increased by 21.9% to $8.94B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 18.2%, from $10.93B to $8.94B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 3.4% 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 2013
Last reportedQ1 2027May 28, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests strong liquidity and financial flexibility, while a significant decrease may indicate cash burn or aggressive capital deployment.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries; peers typically maintain levels consistent with their working capital needs and acquisition strategies.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Value$8.54B$6.3B$4.75B$5.46B$6.86B$6.93B$6.08B$7.02B$9.16B$6.77B$6.45B$8.47B$9.96B$7.68B$8B$8.85B$10.93B$10.37B$8.98B$7.33B$8.94B
QoQ Change-26.3%-24.5%+15.0%+25.5%+1.0%-12.3%+15.5%+30.5%-26.0%-4.7%+31.3%+17.5%-22.9%+4.1%+10.6%+23.5%-5.2%-13.4%-18.4%+21.9%
YoY Change-19.7%+10.0%+27.8%+28.4%+33.5%-2.3%+6.2%+20.8%+8.8%+13.4%+23.9%+4.4%+9.7%+34.9%+12.3%-17.2%-18.2%
Range$4.75B$10.93B
CAGR+0.9%
Avg YoY Growth+10.4%
Median YoY Growth+10.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salesforce's cash & equivalents?
Salesforce (CRM) reported cash & equivalents of $8.94B in Q1 2026.
How has Salesforce's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Salesforce's cash & equivalents decreased by 18.2% year-over-year, from $10.93B to $8.94B.
What is the long-term trend for Salesforce's cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Salesforce's cash & equivalents has grown at a 3.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.2B to $7.33B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
The total amount of cash and highly liquid investments the company has available for immediate use.