Current Assets

Short-term marketable securities

DexCom Short-term marketable securities increased by 20.0% to $1.30B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates the company is effectively managing excess cash to generate interest income, while a decrease may signal cash usage for operations.

Detailed definition

These are short-term investments in debt securities that the company intends to hold for less than a year but are not cl...

Peer comparison

Common among mature medical device firms that generate consistent operating cash flow.

Metric ID: current_assets_debt_securities_available_for_sale_exclud_614e64

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.97B$1.77B$1.49B$1.08B$1.30B
QoQ Change-10.3%-16.0%-27.3%+20.0%
YoY Change-45.2%
Range$1.08B$1.97B
CAGR-34.3%
Avg YoY Growth-45.2%
Median YoY Growth-45.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DexCom's short-term marketable securities?
DexCom (DXCM) reported short-term marketable securities of $1.30B in Q1 2026.
What does short-term marketable securities mean?
Short-term investments in debt instruments that can be sold quickly if needed.