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Alphabet Inc. Cash & Equivalents History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Cash & Equivalents
$30.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$20.9B / $30.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+30.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 71
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 71 Communication Services companies, Alphabet Inc. is in the top 3% for cash & equivalents. Cash & Equivalents has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $10.7B in FY2017 to $30.7B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$30.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.0%. Ranks 2nd among 71 companies in Communication Services.
Improved from $24.0B to $30.7B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Cash & Equivalents over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +12.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+1121.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, cash & equivalents increased 30.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 71 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Lowest cash & equivalents in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 32.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 38.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Cash & EquivalentsValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $30.7B | +30.9% |
| FY2024 | $23.5B | -2.4% |
| FY2023 | $24.0B | +9.9% |
| FY2022 | $21.9B | +4.5% |
| FY2021 | $20.9B | -20.9% |
| FY2020 | $26.5B | +43.1% |
| FY2019 | $18.5B | +10.8% |
| FY2018 | $16.7B | +55.9% |
| FY2017 | $10.7B | -17.1% |
| FY2016 | $12.9B | -21.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026