Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

The Travelers Companies Cash & Equivalents decreased by 27.0% to $615.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 15.1%, from $724.00M to $615.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 3.2% 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 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026

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.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$689.00M$818.00M$761.00M$752.00M$710.00M$773.00M$799.00M$767.00M$605.00M$593.00M$650.00M$667.00M$729.00M$772.00M$699.00M$724.00M$659.00M$729.00M$842.00M$615.00M
QoQ Change+18.7%-7.0%-1.2%-5.6%+8.9%+3.4%-4.0%-21.1%-2.0%+9.6%+2.6%+9.3%+5.9%-9.5%+3.6%-9.0%+10.6%+15.5%-27.0%
YoY Change+3.0%-5.5%+5.0%+2.0%-14.8%-23.3%-18.6%-13.0%+20.5%+30.2%+7.5%+8.5%-9.6%-5.6%+20.5%-15.1%
Range$593.00M$842.00M
CAGR-2.4%
Avg YoY Growth-0.5%
Median YoY Growth-1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Travelers Companies's cash & equivalents?
The Travelers Companies (TRV) reported cash & equivalents of $615.00M in Q1 2026.
How has The Travelers Companies's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
The Travelers Companies's cash & equivalents decreased by 15.1% year-over-year, from $724.00M to $615.00M.
What is the long-term trend for The Travelers Companies's cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), The Travelers Companies's cash & equivalents has grown at a 3.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $721.00M to $842.00M.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.