Current Assets
Cash & Equivalents
Verizon Communications Cash & Equivalents decreased by 3.1% to $8.37B in Q2 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 112.8%, from $3.93B to $8.37B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -3.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ2 2026Apr 27, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a significant decrease may indicate aggressive capital expenditure or cash burn.
Detailed definition
This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...
Peer comparison
Standard across all industries; peers typically maintain levels sufficient to cover several months of operating expenses.
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cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
21 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 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $6.09B | $11.11B | $4.16B | $3.23B | $3.33B | $3.59B | $4.11B | $3.91B | $6.35B | $5.66B | $3.5B | $3.91B | $3.89B | $5.39B | $4.64B | $2.77B | $3.93B | $8.16B | $19.5B | $8.63B | $8.37B |
| QoQ Change | — | +82.6% | -62.6% | -22.3% | +3.1% | +7.6% | +14.6% | -5.0% | +62.4% | -10.8% | -38.2% | +11.8% | -0.4% | +38.3% | -14.0% | -40.2% | +41.8% | +107.5% | +139.1% | -55.7% | -3.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -45.2% | -67.7% | -1.2% | +20.9% | +90.4% | +57.8% | -14.9% | +0.0% | -38.6% | -4.8% | +32.5% | -29.1% | +1.0% | +51.4% | +320.7% | +211.4% | +112.8% |
Range$2.77B – $19.5B
CAGR+6.6%
Avg YoY Growth+41.0%
Median YoY Growth+1.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Verizon Communications's cash & equivalents?
- Verizon Communications (VZ) reported cash & equivalents of $8.37B in Q2 2026.
- How has Verizon Communications's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Verizon Communications's cash & equivalents increased by 112.8% year-over-year, from $3.93B to $8.37B.
- 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 -3.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $23.5B to $19.5B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- The total amount of cash and highly liquid investments the company can access immediately.