Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Current Assets

Short-Term Investments

General Electric Short-Term Investments increased by 140.4% to $516.00M in Q4 2022 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2020 to FY 2022), Short-Term Investments shows a downward trend with a -89.0% 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 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and significant 'dry powder' for acquisitions or R&D, while lower levels might suggest cash is being deployed into long-term projects or shareholder returns.

Detailed definition

Highly liquid assets and marketable securities that are expected to be converted into cash within one year. For technolo...

Peer comparison

Commonly compared against other cash-rich technology peers to assess capital preservation strategies and short-term solvency.

Metric ID: short_term_investments

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q4 '22
Value$42.67B$42.39B-$1.28B$516.00M
QoQ Change-0.6%-103.0%+140.4%
YoY Change+140.4%
Range-$1.28B$42.67B
Avg YoY Growth+140.4%
Median YoY Growth+140.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Electric's short-term investments?
General Electric (GE) reported short-term investments of $516.00M in Q4 2022.
What is the long-term trend for General Electric's short-term investments?
Over 2 years (2020 to 2022), General Electric's short-term investments has grown at a -89.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $42.55B to $516.00M.
What does short-term investments mean?
Investments like stocks or bonds that the company plans to sell or cash out within the next twelve months.