Cash on Hand for Boeing (BA)
According to Boeing's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $20.91B 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 a net cash/debt picture and with 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 .
BA
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Latest period
$20.91B
YoY change
+11.9%
5Y CAGR
+2.8%
Peak year (2025)
$29.40B
Latest annual
$29.40B
Cash on Hand history chart for Boeing (BA) from 1985 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Boeing (BA) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29.40B | +11.9% | ||
| 2024 | $26.28B | +64.6% | ||
| 2023 | $15.96B | -7.3% | ||
| 2022 | $17.22B | +6.0% | ||
| 2021 | $16.24B | -36.5% | ||
| 2020 | $25.59B | +155.1% | ||
| 2019 | $10.03B | +17.1% | ||
| 2018 | $8.56B | -14.3% | ||
| 2017 | $9.99B | -0.4% | ||
| 2016 | $10.03B | -16.8% | ||
| 2015 | $12.05B | -7.9% | ||
| 2014 | $13.09B | -14.2% | ||
| 2013 | $15.26B | +12.5% | ||
| 2012 | $13.56B | +20.3% | ||
| 2011 | $11.27B | +7.2% | ||
| 2010 | $10.52B | -6.3% | ||
| 2009 | $11.22B | +242.3% | ||
| 2008 | $3.28B | -64.8% | ||
| 2007 | $9.31B | +45.8% | ||
| 2006 | $6.39B | +7.0% | ||
| 2005 | $5.97B | +69.3% | ||
| 2004 | $3.52B | -24.0% | ||
| 2003 | $4.63B | +98.6% | ||
| 2002 | $2.33B | +268.6% | ||
| 2001 | $633.00M | -37.3% | ||
| 2000 | $1.01B | -70.8% | ||
| 1999 | $3.45B | +40.3% | ||
| 1998 | $2.46B | -52.2% | ||
| 1997 | $5.15B | -2.1% | ||
| 1996 | $5.26B | +41.0% | ||
| 1995 | $3.73B | +41.1% | ||
| 1994 | $2.64B | +12.9% | ||
| 1993 | $2.34B | -13.6% | ||
| 1992 | $2.71B | -7.7% | ||
| 1991 | $2.94B | -11.7% | ||
| 1990 | $3.33B | +78.5% | ||
| 1989 | $1.86B | -53.0% | ||
| 1988 | $3.96B | +15.4% | ||
| 1987 | $3.44B | -17.7% | ||
| 1986 | $4.17B | +30.0% | ||
| 1985 | $3.21B | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Boeing'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, Boeing (BA) reported cash and short-term investments of $29.40B – grew 11.9% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Boeing cash and short-term investments delivered a +2.8% annualised rate; sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$29.40B stands as the all-time-high annual cash and short-term investments, posted in 2025, against a low of $633.00M during 2001.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Boeing (BA) ranks 1st; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $8.56B.
Boeing Cash on Hand by Year
Boeing Cash on Hand 2025: $29.40B
Boeing cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $29.40B, grew 11.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Boeing Cash on Hand 2024: $26.28B
Boeing cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $26.28B, surged 64.6% from 2023.
Boeing Cash on Hand 2023: $15.96B
Boeing cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $15.96B, declined 7.3% below 2022.
Boeing Cash on Hand 2022: $17.22B
Boeing cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $17.22B, grew 6.0% from 2021.
Boeing Cash on Hand 2021: $16.24B
Boeing cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $16.24B.
See more financial history for Boeing (BA).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Boeing, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $12.93B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $12.39B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $9.98B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $9.69B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $7.43B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $1.52B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $803.00M | Industrials |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) | $467.00M | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Boeing's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Boeing (BA) is $20.91B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Boeing cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Boeing (BA) cash and short-term investments changed +11.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Boeing cash and short-term investments?
- Boeing (BA) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +2.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Boeing cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Boeing cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $29.40B in 2025.
What was Boeing cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Boeing (BA) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $26.28B.
What was Boeing cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Boeing (BA) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $29.40B.
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