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Cash on Hand for Alibaba (BABA)

As of · Reported

Metric
USD

Latest period

$51.84B

YoY change

-19.1%

5Y CAGR

-8.1%

Peak year (2024)

$83.40B

Cash on Hand history chart for Alibaba (BABA) from 2007 to 2026

Latest: $51.84B

Cash on Hand growth chart for Alibaba (BABA) from 2007 to 2026

Latest: -19.1%

Cash on Hand history table for Alibaba (BABA) from 2007 to 2026

  • 2026$51.84B-19.1%
  • 2025$64.05B-23.2%
  • 2024$83.40B+2.7%
  • 2023$81.20B+4.9%
  • 2022$77.43B-2.0%
  • 2021$78.99B+49.1%
  • 2020$52.97B+74.8%
  • 2019$30.31B-9.5%
  • 2018$33.51B+53.1%
  • 2017$21.89B+20.6%
  • 2016$18.14B-12.1%
  • 2015$20.64B+157.0%
  • 2014$8.03B+34.8%
  • 2013$5.96B+46.3%
  • 2012$4.07B+166.7%
  • 2011$1.53B+43.3%
  • 2010$1.06B+9.9%
  • 2009$969.05M+34.2%
  • 2008$721.95M+278.5%
  • 2007$190.75M—

Cash on Hand values are taken from Alibaba's reported balance sheets (interim 6-K and annual 20-F filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the filing date. YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts converted to USD using IAS 21 average exchange rates (P&L / cash flow) or closing rates (balance sheet). Originally filed in CNY.

About Cash on Hand at Alibaba (BABA)

According to Alibaba's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $51.84B. 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 .

In 2026, Alibaba (BABA) cash and short-term investments totalled 357.59B CNY – declined 23.1% year-over-year.

Across 2021–2026 (5 years), Alibaba cash and short-term investments produced a CAGR of -7.1% – with a net decline across the window.

Alibaba cash and short-term investments plunged from 602.17B CNY in 2024 to 357.59B CNY in 2026, a 40.6% drawdown.

The record annual cash and short-term investments stands at 602.17B CNY, reached in 2024; the historical low of 1.49B CNY was recorded in 2007.

Alibaba Cash on Hand by Year

Alibaba Cash on Hand 2026: $51.84B

In 2026, Alibaba reported cash and short-term investments of 357.59B CNY ($51.84B), declined 23.1% below 2025.

Alibaba Cash on Hand 2025: $64.05B

Alibaba cash and short-term investments in 2025 was 464.77B CNY ($64.05B), declined 22.8% below 2024.

Alibaba Cash on Hand 2024: $83.40B

2024's cash and short-term investments for Alibaba came in at 602.17B CNY ($83.40B), grew 8.0% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.

Alibaba Cash on Hand 2023: $81.20B

Alibaba posted cash and short-term investments of 557.62B CNY ($81.20B) in 2023, grew 13.6% from 2022.

Alibaba Cash on Hand 2022: $77.43B

Alibaba cash and short-term investments in 2022 was 491.06B CNY ($77.43B).

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