Cash on Hand for Zoetis (ZTS)
According to Zoetis's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $2.31B 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 .

ZTS
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Latest period
$2.31B
YoY change
+16.5%
5Y CAGR
-8.5%
Peak year (2020)
$3.60B
Latest annual
$2.31B
Cash on Hand history chart for Zoetis (ZTS) from 2010 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Zoetis (ZTS) from 2010 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.31B | +16.5% | ||
| 2024 | $1.99B | -2.6% | ||
| 2023 | $2.04B | -43.0% | ||
| 2022 | $3.58B | +2.7% | ||
| 2021 | $3.48B | -3.3% | ||
| 2020 | $3.60B | +86.4% | ||
| 2019 | $1.93B | +13.9% | ||
| 2018 | $1.70B | +8.4% | ||
| 2017 | $1.56B | +115.1% | ||
| 2016 | $727.00M | -37.0% | ||
| 2015 | $1.15B | +30.8% | ||
| 2014 | $882.00M | +44.6% | ||
| 2013 | $610.00M | +92.4% | ||
| 2012 | $317.00M | +301.3% | ||
| 2011 | $79.00M | +25.4% | ||
| 2010 | $63.00M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Zoetis'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
In 2025, Zoetis (ZTS) cash and short-term investments totalled $2.31B – grew 16.5% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Zoetis cash and short-term investments compounded at -8.5% per year, with a net decline across the window.
Between 2020 and 2025, Zoetis cash and short-term investments plunged 35.8%, falling from $3.60B to $2.31B.
Across the available history, cash and short-term investments reached its high of $3.60B in 2020 and its low of $63.00M in 2010.
Within Healthcare, Zoetis (ZTS) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for cash and short-term investments is $11.85B.
Zoetis Cash on Hand by Year
Zoetis Cash on Hand 2025: $2.31B
Zoetis cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $2.31B, grew 16.5% from 2024.
Zoetis Cash on Hand 2024: $1.99B
Zoetis cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.99B, edged down 2.6% below 2023.
Zoetis Cash on Hand 2023: $2.04B
Zoetis cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $2.04B, plunged 43.0% below 2022.
Zoetis Cash on Hand 2022: $3.58B
Zoetis cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $3.58B, edged up 2.7% from 2021.
Zoetis Cash on Hand 2021: $3.48B
Zoetis cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $3.48B.
See more financial history for Zoetis (ZTS).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Zoetis, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $28.12B | Healthcare |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $26.96B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $20.10B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $14.56B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $9.13B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $7.27B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $5.74B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $5.26B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Zoetis's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Zoetis (ZTS) is $2.31B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Zoetis cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Zoetis (ZTS) cash and short-term investments changed +16.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Zoetis cash and short-term investments?
- Zoetis (ZTS) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -8.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Zoetis cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Zoetis cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $3.60B in 2020.
What was Zoetis cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Zoetis (ZTS) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.99B.
What was Zoetis cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Zoetis (ZTS) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $2.31B.
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