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Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Welltower Cash & Equivalents decreased by 6.6% to $4.7B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 34.3%, from $3.5B to $4.7B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 26.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels provide a buffer for market volatility and investment opportunities, while lower levels may indicate tight liquidity.

Detailed definition

This includes highly liquid assets such as cash on hand, bank deposits, and short-term investments with original maturit...

Peer comparison

Standard liquidity metric; peers maintain this to ensure operational continuity and financial flexibility.

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$513.6M$303.98M$269.27M$301.09M$363.34M$343.45M$631.68M$571.9M$2.2B$2.58B$1.99B$2.39B$2.78B$3.56B$3.51B$3.5B$4.41B$6.81B$5.03B$4.7B
QoQ Change-40.8%-11.4%+11.8%+20.7%-5.5%+83.9%-9.5%+285.3%+17.2%-22.8%+19.8%+16.3%+28.4%-1.6%-0.1%+25.9%+54.4%-26.0%-6.6%
YoY Change-29.3%+13.0%+134.6%+89.9%+506.5%+651.8%+215.6%+317.6%+26.0%+38.1%+75.9%+46.6%+58.8%+90.9%+43.5%+34.3%
Range$269.27M$6.81B
CAGR+59.4%
Avg YoY Growth+144.6%
Median YoY Growth+67.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Welltower's cash & equivalents?
Welltower (WELL) reported cash & equivalents of $4.7B in Q1 2026.
How has Welltower's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Welltower's cash & equivalents increased by 34.3% year-over-year, from $3.5B to $4.7B.
What is the long-term trend for Welltower's cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Welltower's cash & equivalents has grown at a 26.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.55B to $5.03B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
The amount of cash and easily accessible liquid assets the company holds.