Cash & Equivalents
Verizon Communications Cash & Equivalents increased by 133.5% to $19.05B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 354.2%, from $4.19B to $19.05B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -3.0% 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
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $6.09B | $11.11B | $2.92B | $3.23B | $3.33B | $3.59B | $2.61B | $3.91B | $6.35B | $5.66B | $2.07B | $3.91B | $3.89B | $5.39B | $4.19B | $2.77B | $3.93B | $8.16B | $19.05B |
| QoQ Change | — | +82.6% | -73.7% | +10.6% | +3.1% | +7.6% | -27.4% | +50.0% | +62.4% | -10.8% | -63.5% | +89.2% | -0.4% | +38.3% | -22.1% | -33.9% | +41.8% | +107.5% | +133.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -45.2% | -67.7% | -10.8% | +20.9% | +90.4% | +57.8% | -20.7% | +0.0% | -38.6% | -4.8% | +103.1% | -29.1% | +1.0% | +51.4% | +354.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Verizon Communications's cash & equivalents?
- Verizon Communications (VZ) reported cash & equivalents of $19.05B in Q4 2025.
- How has Verizon Communications's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Verizon Communications's cash & equivalents increased by 354.2% year-over-year, from $4.19B to $19.05B.
- What is the long-term trend for Verizon Communications's cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Verizon Communications's cash & equivalents has grown at a -3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $22.17B to $19.05B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.