Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Smurfit Kappa Group Cash & Equivalents decreased by 24.4% to $674.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 15.4%, from $797.00M to $674.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows relatively stable performance with a 2.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and financial flexibility; lower levels may signal potential cash flow issues.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...

Peer comparison

A universal metric for assessing a company's immediate financial health.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$841.00M$729.00M$1.00B$811.00M$3.33B$951.00M$855.00M$797.00M$778.00M$851.00M$892.00M$674.00M
QoQ Change-13.3%+37.2%-18.9%+310.0%-71.4%-10.1%-6.8%-2.4%+9.4%+4.8%-24.4%
YoY Change+18.9%+30.5%-14.5%-1.7%-76.6%-10.5%+4.3%-15.4%
Range$674.00M$3.33B
CAGR-7.7%
Avg YoY Growth-8.1%
Median YoY Growth-6.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smurfit Kappa Group's cash & equivalents?
Smurfit Kappa Group (SW) reported cash & equivalents of $674.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Smurfit Kappa Group's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Smurfit Kappa Group's cash & equivalents decreased by 15.4% year-over-year, from $797.00M to $674.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Smurfit Kappa Group's cash & equivalents?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Smurfit Kappa Group's cash & equivalents has grown at a 2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $841.00M to $892.00M.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.