Cash on Hand for Alphabet (GOOGL)
According to Alphabet's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $126.84B 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
$126.84B
YoY change
+32.6%
5Y CAGR
-1.5%
Peak year (2021)
$139.65B
Latest annual
$126.84B
Cash on Hand history chart for Alphabet (GOOGL) from 2000 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Alphabet (GOOGL) from 2000 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126.84B | +32.6% | ||
| 2024 | $95.66B | -13.8% | ||
| 2023 | $110.92B | -2.5% | ||
| 2022 | $113.76B | -18.5% | ||
| 2021 | $139.65B | +2.2% | ||
| 2020 | $136.69B | +14.2% | ||
| 2019 | $119.67B | +9.7% | ||
| 2018 | $109.14B | +7.1% | ||
| 2017 | $101.87B | +18.0% | ||
| 2016 | $86.33B | +18.2% | ||
| 2015 | $73.07B | +13.5% | ||
| 2014 | $64.39B | +9.7% | ||
| 2013 | $58.72B | +22.1% | ||
| 2012 | $48.09B | +7.8% | ||
| 2011 | $44.63B | +27.6% | ||
| 2010 | $34.98B | +42.8% | ||
| 2009 | $24.48B | +54.5% | ||
| 2008 | $15.85B | +11.4% | ||
| 2007 | $14.22B | +26.5% | ||
| 2006 | $11.24B | +39.9% | ||
| 2005 | $8.03B | +276.8% | ||
| 2004 | $2.13B | +537.0% | ||
| 2003 | $334.72M | +128.7% | ||
| 2002 | $146.33M | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Alphabet'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
2025's annual cash and short-term investments for Alphabet (GOOGL) came in at $126.84B – surged 32.6% year-over-year.
Alphabet cash and short-term investments compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -1.5%, with a net decline across the window.
Between 2021 and 2025, Alphabet cash and short-term investments declined 9.2%, falling from $139.65B to $126.84B.
Across the available history, cash and short-term investments reached its high of $139.65B in 2021 and its low of $0 in 2000.
Among 8 Communication Services peers, Alphabet (GOOGL) ranks 1st; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $9.47B.
Alphabet Cash on Hand by Year
Alphabet Cash on Hand 2025: $126.84B
Alphabet cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $126.84B, surged 32.6% from 2024.
Alphabet Cash on Hand 2024: $95.66B
Alphabet cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $95.66B, declined 13.8% below 2023.
Alphabet Cash on Hand 2023: $110.92B
Alphabet cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $110.92B, edged down 2.5% below 2022.
Alphabet Cash on Hand 2022: $113.76B
Alphabet cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $113.76B, declined 18.5% below 2021.
Alphabet Cash on Hand 2021: $139.65B
Alphabet cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $139.65B.
See more financial history for Alphabet (GOOGL).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Alphabet, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $81.59B | Communication Services |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | $19.05B | Communication Services |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $18.23B | Communication Services |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $9.48B | Communication Services |
| Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) | $9.46B | Communication Services |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $9.06B | Communication Services |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $5.70B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $5.60B | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Alphabet's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Alphabet (GOOGL) is $126.84B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Alphabet cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Alphabet (GOOGL) cash and short-term investments changed +32.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Alphabet cash and short-term investments?
- Alphabet (GOOGL) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -1.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Alphabet cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Alphabet cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $139.65B in 2021.
What was Alphabet cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Alphabet (GOOGL) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $95.66B.
What was Alphabet cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Alphabet (GOOGL) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $126.84B.
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