Cash on Hand for Apple (AAPL)
According to Apple's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $68.51B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for net leverage and total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$68.51B
YoY change
-16.1%
5Y CAGR
-9.7%
Peak year (2019)
$100.56B
Latest annual
$54.70B
Cash on Hand history chart for Apple (AAPL) from 1985 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Apple (AAPL) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54.70B | -16.1% | -$10.47B | ||
| 2024 | $65.17B | +5.9% | +$3.62B | ||
| 2023 | $61.55B | +27.4% | +$13.25B | ||
| 2022 | $48.30B | -22.9% | -$14.34B | ||
| 2021 | $62.64B | -31.1% | -$28.30B | ||
| 2020 | $90.94B | -9.6% | -$9.61B | ||
| 2019 | $100.56B | +51.7% | +$34.26B | ||
| 2018 | $66.30B | -10.6% | -$7.88B | ||
| 2017 | $74.18B | +10.5% | +$7.03B | ||
| 2016 | $67.16B | +61.4% | +$25.55B | ||
| 2015 | $41.60B | +65.9% | +$16.52B | ||
| 2014 | $25.08B | -38.2% | -$15.47B | ||
| 2013 | $40.55B | +39.2% | +$11.42B | ||
| 2012 | $29.13B | +12.2% | +$3.18B | ||
| 2011 | $25.95B | +1.3% | +$332.00M | ||
| 2010 | $25.62B | +9.2% | +$2.16B | ||
| 2009 | $23.46B | +6.1% | +$1.35B | ||
| 2008 | $22.11B | +43.7% | +$6.72B | ||
| 2007 | $15.39B | +52.2% | +$5.28B | ||
| 2006 | $10.11B | +22.4% | +$1.85B | ||
| 2005 | $8.26B | +51.2% | +$2.80B | ||
| 2004 | $5.46B | +19.7% | +$898.00M | ||
| 2003 | $4.57B | +5.3% | +$229.00M | ||
| 2002 | $4.34B | +0.0% | +$1.00M | ||
| 2001 | $4.34B | +7.7% | +$309.00M | ||
| 2000 | $4.03B | +24.8% | +$801.00M | ||
| 1999 | $3.23B | +40.3% | +$926.00M | ||
| 1998 | $2.30B | +57.6% | +$841.00M | ||
| 1997 | $1.46B | -16.4% | -$286.00M | ||
| 1996 | $1.75B | +83.3% | +$793.00M | ||
| 1995 | $952.00M | -24.3% | -$306.00M | ||
| 1994 | $1.26B | +41.0% | +$365.70M | ||
| 1993 | $892.30M | +79.0% | +$393.70M | ||
| 1992 | $498.60M | -17.5% | -$105.50M | ||
| 1991 | $604.10M | +61.2% | +$229.40M | ||
| 1990 | $374.70M | -14.5% | -$63.60M | ||
| 1989 | $438.30M | -19.7% | -$107.40M | ||
| 1988 | $545.70M | -3.4% | -$19.40M | ||
| 1987 | $565.10M | -1.9% | -$11.10M | ||
| 1986 | $576.20M | +71.0% | +$239.20M | ||
| 1985 | $337.00M | — | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Apple's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Apple (AAPL) reported cash and short-term investments of $54.70B – declined 16.1% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Apple cash and short-term investments produced a CAGR of -9.7% – with a net decline across the window.
Apple cash and short-term investments plunged from $100.56B in 2019 to $54.70B in 2025, a 45.6% drawdown.
The dataset's maximum cash and short-term investments sits at $100.56B (2019); the minimum reading of $337.00M dates to 1985.
Apple (AAPL) sits 4th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $14.75B.
Apple Cash on Hand by Year
Apple Cash on Hand 2025: $54.70B
Apple cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $54.70B, declined 16.1% below 2024.
Apple Cash on Hand 2024: $65.17B
Apple cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $65.17B, grew 5.9% from 2023.
Apple Cash on Hand 2023: $61.55B
Apple cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $61.55B, grew 27.4% from 2022.
Apple Cash on Hand 2022: $48.30B
Apple cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $48.30B, declined 22.9% below 2021.
Apple Cash on Hand 2021: $62.64B
Apple cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $62.64B.
See more financial history for Apple (AAPL).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Apple, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| TSMC (TSM) | $3.13T | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $94.56B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $62.56B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $16.18B | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $13.32B | Technology |
| Oracle (ORCL) | $11.20B | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $10.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $10.31B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Apple's cash and short-term investments?
Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Apple (AAPL) is $68.51B (period ending March 28, 2026).
How has Apple cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
Apple (AAPL) cash and short-term investments changed -16.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Apple cash and short-term investments?
Apple (AAPL) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -9.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Apple cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
Apple cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $100.56B in 2019.
What was Apple cash and short-term investments in 2024?
Apple (AAPL) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $65.17B.
What was Apple cash and short-term investments in 2025?
Apple (AAPL) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $54.70B.
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