Cash & Equivalents
General Motors Cash & Equivalents increased by 14.9% to $24.06B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.1%, from $24.04B to $24.06B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows relatively stable performance with a 0.9% 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
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $27.37B | $21.65B | $20.07B | $19.98B | $19.72B | $23.50B | $19.15B | $21.14B | $26.75B | $28.98B | $18.85B | $21.38B | $25.62B | $26.72B | $19.87B | $24.04B | $25.80B | $26.21B | $20.95B | $24.06B |
| QoQ Change | — | -20.9% | -7.3% | -0.4% | -1.3% | +19.2% | -18.5% | +10.4% | +26.5% | +8.3% | -34.9% | +13.4% | +19.8% | +4.3% | -25.6% | +21.0% | +7.3% | +1.6% | -20.1% | +14.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -28.0% | +8.5% | -4.6% | +5.8% | +35.7% | +23.3% | -1.6% | +1.1% | -4.2% | -7.8% | +5.4% | +12.5% | +0.7% | -1.9% | +5.4% | +0.1% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise | $1.60B | $2.60B | $1.80B | $1.70B | $1.50B | $1.90B | $1.90B | $1.50B |
| Total | $20.07B | $19.98B | $19.72B | $23.50B | $19.15B | $21.14B | $26.75B | $28.98B |
Cruise was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Motors's cash & equivalents?
- General Motors (GM) reported cash & equivalents of $24.06B in Q1 2026.
- How has General Motors's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- General Motors's cash & equivalents increased by 0.1% year-over-year, from $24.04B to $24.06B.
- What is the long-term trend for General Motors's cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Motors's cash & equivalents has grown at a 0.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $19.99B to $20.95B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.