Cash & Equivalents
The Kraft Heinz Company Cash & Equivalents increased by 22.8% to $3.62B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 59.8%, from $2.26B to $3.62B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -2.9% 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 | $3.94B | $2.27B | $3.45B | $2.98B | $1.52B | $998.00M | $1.04B | $828.00M | $949.00M | $1.05B | $1.40B | $1.63B | $902.00M | $1.29B | $1.49B | $2.26B | $1.71B | $2.25B | $2.94B | $3.62B |
| QoQ Change | — | -42.3% | +51.5% | -13.5% | -49.0% | -34.3% | +4.3% | -20.5% | +14.6% | +11.1% | +33.2% | +16.0% | -44.6% | +42.8% | +15.4% | +52.3% | -24.3% | +31.5% | +30.8% | +22.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -61.5% | -56.1% | -69.8% | -72.2% | -37.5% | +5.6% | +34.9% | +96.6% | -5.0% | +22.2% | +5.8% | +39.0% | +89.8% | +74.8% | +98.1% | +59.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Kraft Heinz Company's cash & equivalents?
- The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) reported cash & equivalents of $3.62B in Q1 2026.
- How has The Kraft Heinz Company's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- The Kraft Heinz Company's cash & equivalents increased by 59.8% year-over-year, from $2.26B to $3.62B.
- What is the long-term trend for The Kraft Heinz Company's cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), The Kraft Heinz Company's cash & equivalents has grown at a -2.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.42B to $2.94B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.