Cash & Equivalents
M&T Bank Cash & Equivalents decreased by 12.9% to $16.35B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 28.2%, from $22.77B to $16.35B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 93.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
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
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | 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 | $1.34B | $26.48B | $1.85B | $1.77B | $29.80B | $1.70B | $1.78B | $2.22B | $20.78B | $22.77B | $2.13B | $1.95B | $18.77B | $16.35B |
| QoQ Change | — | >999% | -93.0% | -4.3% | >999% | -94.3% | +4.9% | +24.6% | +837.8% | +9.5% | -90.7% | -8.4% | +862.5% | -12.9% |
| YoY Change | — | >999% | — | — | +12.5% | — | -3.8% | +25.3% | -30.3% | >999% | +19.7% | -12.0% | -9.7% | -28.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is M&T Bank's cash & equivalents?
- M&T Bank (MTB) reported cash & equivalents of $16.35B in Q1 2026.
- How has M&T Bank's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- M&T Bank's cash & equivalents decreased by 28.2% year-over-year, from $22.77B to $16.35B.
- What is the long-term trend for M&T Bank's cash & equivalents?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), M&T Bank's cash & equivalents has grown at a 93.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.34B to $18.77B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.