Cash on Hand for Dell Technologies (DELL)
According to Dell Technologies's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $11.53B 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 .
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Latest period
$11.53B
YoY change
+217.3%
5Y CAGR
+3.9%
Peak year (2018)
$16.13B
Latest annual
$11.53B
Cash on Hand history chart for Dell Technologies (DELL) from 2014 to 2026
Cash on Hand history table for Dell Technologies (DELL) from 2014 to 2026
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11.53B | +217.3% | ||
| 2025 | $3.63B | -50.7% | ||
| 2024 | $7.37B | -14.4% | ||
| 2024 | $7.37B | -14.4% | ||
| 2023 | $8.61B | -9.2% | ||
| 2023 | $8.61B | -9.2% | ||
| 2022 | $9.48B | -0.3% | ||
| 2022 | $9.48B | -0.3% | ||
| 2021 | $9.51B | +2.2% | ||
| 2021 | $9.51B | +2.2% | ||
| 2020 | $9.30B | -3.9% | ||
| 2019 | $9.68B | -40.0% | ||
| 2018 | $16.13B | +40.9% | ||
| 2017 | $11.45B | +81.1% | ||
| 2016 | $6.32B | +17.1% | ||
| 2015 | $5.40B | -16.3% | ||
| 2014 | $6.45B | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Dell Technologies'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
Dell Technologies (DELL) most recent annual cash and short-term investments stands at $11.53B (2026) – surged 217.3% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2023–2026 (5 years) stretch, Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments compounded at +3.9% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments peaked at $16.13B in 2018; the latest annual figure is $11.53B in 2026 (28.5% below peak).
2018 marks the peak cash and short-term investments at $16.13B, with the historical low of $3.63B recorded in 2025.
Among 8 Technology peers, Dell Technologies (DELL) ranks 7th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $35.44B.
Dell Technologies Cash on Hand by Year
Dell Technologies Cash on Hand 2026: $11.53B
Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments in 2026 was $11.53B, surged 217.3% from 2025.
Dell Technologies Cash on Hand 2025: $3.63B
Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $3.63B, plunged 50.7% below 2024. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
Dell Technologies Cash on Hand 2024: $7.37B
Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $7.37B, edged up 0.0% from 2024.
Dell Technologies Cash on Hand 2024: $7.37B
Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $7.37B, declined 14.4% below 2023.
Dell Technologies Cash on Hand 2023: $8.61B
Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $8.61B.
See more financial history for Dell Technologies (DELL).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Dell Technologies, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $3.06T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $94.56B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $62.56B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $54.70B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $16.18B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $13.32B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $10.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $10.31B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dell Technologies's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Dell Technologies (DELL) is $11.53B (period ending January 30, 2026).
How has Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Dell Technologies (DELL) cash and short-term investments changed +217.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments?
- Dell Technologies (DELL) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +3.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $16.13B in 2018.
What was Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Dell Technologies (DELL) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $3.63B.
What was Dell Technologies cash and short-term investments in 2026?
- Dell Technologies (DELL) cash and short-term investments in 2026 was $11.53B.
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