Cash & Equivalents
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. Cash & Equivalents increased by 31.0% to $511.86M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 19.9%, from $638.65M to $511.86M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 52.3% 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
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '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 | $88.69M | $87.39M | $80.49M | $185.27M | $205.70M | $278.12M | $409.40M | $471.56M | $480.41M | $539.99M | $648.13M | $664.20M | $638.65M | $699.37M | $306.40M | $390.72M | $511.86M |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.5% | -7.9% | +130.2% | +11.0% | +35.2% | +47.2% | +15.2% | +1.9% | +12.4% | +20.0% | +2.5% | -3.8% | +9.5% | -56.2% | +27.5% | +31.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +108.9% | +135.4% | +245.6% | — | +154.5% | +133.6% | +94.2% | +58.3% | +40.8% | +32.9% | +29.5% | -52.7% | -41.2% | -19.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) reported cash & equivalents of $511.86M in Q1 2026.
- How has Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s cash & equivalents decreased by 19.9% year-over-year, from $638.65M to $511.86M.
- What is the long-term trend for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s cash & equivalents has grown at a 52.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $47.66M to $390.72M.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.