Current Assets
Cash & Equivalents
United Parcel Service, Inc. Cash & Equivalents decreased by 1.4% to $5.8B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.8%, from $4.8B to $5.8B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows relatively stable performance with a -0.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests improved liquidity and potential for investment, while a decrease may indicate cash burn or significant capital deployment.
Detailed definition
This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including physical currency, bank deposits, and short-term i...
Peer comparison
Standard across all industries; peers typically maintain levels sufficient to cover 3-6 months of operating expenses.
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cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
20 periods
| 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 | $9.61B | $10.21B | $10.26B | $12.21B | $11.74B | $11.05B | $5.6B | $6.19B | $4.81B | $4.31B | $3.21B | $4.28B | $6.32B | $5.86B | $6.11B | $4.8B | $6.19B | $6.76B | $5.89B | $5.8B |
| QoQ Change | — | +6.3% | +0.4% | +19.0% | -3.9% | -5.9% | -49.3% | +10.5% | -22.3% | -10.4% | -25.6% | +33.5% | +47.6% | -7.3% | +4.4% | -21.4% | +29.0% | +9.2% | -13.0% | -1.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +22.1% | +8.2% | -45.4% | -49.3% | -59.0% | -61.0% | -42.8% | -30.8% | +31.3% | +35.8% | +90.6% | +12.2% | -2.0% | +15.5% | -3.7% | +20.8% |
Range$3.21B – $12.21B
CAGR-10.1%
Avg YoY Growth-3.6%
Median YoY Growth+3.1%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
- United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported cash & equivalents of $5.8B in Q1 2026.
- How has United Parcel Service, Inc.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- United Parcel Service, Inc.'s cash & equivalents increased by 20.8% year-over-year, from $4.8B to $5.8B.
- What is the long-term trend for United Parcel Service, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), United Parcel Service, Inc.'s cash & equivalents has grown at a -0.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.91B to $5.89B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- The total value of cash and highly liquid investments that can be accessed immediately.