Update date
29 Dec 2018
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AAPL - Apple Inc. Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
This metric view shows AAPL - Apple Inc. cash and cash equivalents, period increase (decrease) history from SEC company facts.
Use it to verify the latest reported value, compare nearby periods, and jump to a cross-company ranking when a curated insight exists.
- Context
- Latest reported period: Q4 2018
- Latest reported value
- $18,858,000,000
Based on company facts extracted from SEC 10-Q/10-K XBRL filings where available. Values may differ by reporting period and company taxonomy.
Return Loop
Why revisit this metric view
This metric history becomes more useful after the next quarterly or annual filing because the latest reported value, period, and company comparison context can all change.
- Latest source-backed update
- Latest period end 29 Dec 2018
- Why come back
- Return after the next filing to verify whether this metric changed and how it compares with the ranking page.
- Current latest reported period: Q4 2018.
- Latest reported value on this page: $18,858,000,000.
- Save this filer if you want to compare the next reported value with this history.
Metric freshness comes from the latest SEC company fact available for this taxonomy tag and the paired company facts page.
Latest update
Latest update for Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Latest reported cash and cash equivalents, period increase (decrease): $18,858,000,000. Open the source-backed page to compare this metric with the newest filing-backed context.
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Metric history
Latest period
Q4 2018
SEC-backed company facts were refreshed from filings filed on 01 May 2026.
Benchmark Context
How Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) compares with peers
Apple Inc. sits in the top quarter of the current cash and cash equivalents, period increase (decrease) sample.
Compared with
Compared with 120 companies reporting cash and cash equivalents, period increase (decrease) in USD. This keeps the comparison on the same metric and unit family.
Why this is notable
This is about 13.8x the current sample midpoint. Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) is up about 162% versus the comparable prior period.
- Visible rows currently span reported period ends from 31 Dec 2010 to 31 Mar 2022.
- Nearby companies in this sample: DANAHER CORP /DE/ and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
- Current sample position: rank #5 of 120 comparable companies.
- Peer rows use the latest valid value per company for this exact metric and compatible units.
Peer comparisons use the same metric and compatible units only. Latest reported periods may differ across companies, so open each company page before drawing conclusions.
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Apple Inc.: Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Latest period: Q4 2018. Period end: 29 Dec 2018. Units: USD. Frequency: quarterly and annual.
Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes.
Metric Snapshot
- Latest value
- $18,858,000,000
- Coverage range
- 25 Sep 2010 - 29 Dec 2018
- Fact rows
- 18
What This Metric Tells You
- Shows the reported level of cash and cash equivalents, period increase (decrease) over 25 Sep 2010 - 29 Dec 2018.
- Includes year-over-year change points to highlight acceleration or slowdown.
- Built from 18 SEC fact rows for this metric and issuer.
How To Read This Chart
- Start with the latest point, then compare it with the prior periods to see direction.
- Use quarterly sequence to compare like-for-like periods.
- Use YoY change bars to separate growth from contraction across matching periods.
Official SEC Source
Source: SEC Company Facts
Based on company facts extracted from SEC 10-Q/10-K XBRL filings where available. Reporting periods may differ by company.
Compare This Metric Across Companies
Compare latest available Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) levels across SEC-reporting companies, then open each company metric page for SEC-backed verification. Reporting periods may differ by company.
Apple Inc. appears at rank #5 in the latest comparison sample.
| Rank | Company | Latest value | Reported period | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AT&T INC. (t) | $44,710,000,000 | Year - 31 Dec 2017 | Open AT&T INC. Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) |
| 2 | AbbVie Inc. (abbv) | $32,635,000,000 | Year - 31 Dec 2019 | Open AbbVie Inc. Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) |
| 3 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ (bac) | $19,970,000,000 | Year - 31 Dec 2018 | Open BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) |
| 4 | DANAHER CORP /DE/ (dhr) | $19,124,500,000 | Year - 31 Dec 2019 | Open DANAHER CORP /DE/ Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) |
| 5 | Apple Inc. (aapl) | $18,858,000,000 | Quarter - 29 Dec 2018 | Open Apple Inc. Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) |
| 6 | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (baba) | $8,860,000,000 | Year - 31 Mar 2018 | Open Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) |
Metric Details
- Metric
- Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) (CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease)
- Taxonomy
- us-gaap
- Units tracked
- USD
- Frequency coverage
- quarterly and annual
- History range
- 25 Sep 2010 - 29 Dec 2018
- Facts on this page
- 18
- Description
- Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes.
- Metric-level SEC endpoint
- Open SEC company concept
Chart Context
Compare periods with the same frequency first, then use YoY and TTM series to confirm whether changes are structural or one-off.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Quarterly (USD)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), YoY Quarterly Change (%)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Annual (USD)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), YoY Annual Change (%)
Apple Inc. Quarterly Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) (USD)
| Period | TTM Value | Value | YoY Chg | Change % | Start Date | End Date | Report | Filed | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2018 | $18,858,000,000 | +$11,656,000,000 | +162% | 30 Sep 2018 | 29 Dec 2018 | 10-Q | 30 Jan 2019 | 2019 | Q1 | |
| Q4 2017 | $7,202,000,000 | +$11,315,000,000 | 01 Oct 2017 | 30 Dec 2017 | 10-Q | 30 Jan 2019 | 2019 | Q1 | ||
| Q4 2016 | $4,113,000,000 | +$318,000,000 | +7.2% | 25 Sep 2016 | 31 Dec 2016 | 10-Q | 02 Feb 2018 | 2018 | Q1 | |
| Q4 2015 | $4,431,000,000 | -$10,065,000,000 | -179% | 27 Sep 2015 | 26 Dec 2015 | 10-Q | 01 Feb 2017 | 2017 | Q1 | |
| Q4 2014 | $5,634,000,000 | +$5,816,000,000 | 28 Sep 2014 | 27 Dec 2014 | 10-Q | 27 Jan 2016 | 2016 | Q1 | ||
| Q4 2013 | $182,000,000 | -$5,590,000,000 | -103% | 29 Sep 2013 | 28 Dec 2013 | 10-Q | 28 Jan 2015 | 2015 | Q1 | |
| Q4 2012 | $5,408,000,000 | +$4,913,000,000 | +993% | 30 Sep 2012 | 29 Dec 2012 | 10-Q | 28 Jan 2014 | 2014 | Q1 | |
| Q4 2011 | $495,000,000 | +$1,022,000,000 | 25 Sep 2011 | 31 Dec 2011 | 10-Q | 24 Jan 2013 | 2013 | Q1 | ||
| Q4 2010 | $527,000,000 | 26 Sep 2010 | 25 Dec 2010 | 10-Q | 25 Jan 2012 | 2012 | Q1 |
Apple Inc. Annual Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) (USD)
| Period | Value | YoY Chg | Change % | Start Date | End Date | Report | Filed | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $5,624,000,000 | +$5,819,000,000 | 01 Oct 2017 | 29 Sep 2018 | 10-K | 05 Nov 2018 | 2018 | FY | |
| 2017 | $195,000,000 | +$441,000,000 | +69% | 25 Sep 2016 | 30 Sep 2017 | 10-K | 05 Nov 2018 | 2018 | FY |
| 2016 | $636,000,000 | -$7,912,000,000 | -109% | 27 Sep 2015 | 24 Sep 2016 | 10-K | 05 Nov 2018 | 2018 | FY |
| 2015 | $7,276,000,000 | +$7,691,000,000 | 28 Sep 2014 | 26 Sep 2015 | 10-K | 03 Nov 2017 | 2017 | FY | |
| 2014 | $415,000,000 | -$3,928,000,000 | -112% | 29 Sep 2013 | 27 Sep 2014 | 10-K | 26 Oct 2016 | 2016 | FY |
| 2013 | $3,513,000,000 | +$2,582,000,000 | +277% | 30 Sep 2012 | 28 Sep 2013 | 10-K | 28 Oct 2015 | 2015 | FY |
| 2012 | $931,000,000 | +$2,377,000,000 | 25 Sep 2011 | 29 Sep 2012 | 8-K | 28 Jan 2015 | |||
| 2011 | $1,446,000,000 | -$7,444,000,000 | -124% | 26 Sep 2010 | 24 Sep 2011 | 10-K | 30 Oct 2013 | 2013 | FY |
| 2010 | $5,998,000,000 | 27 Sep 2009 | 25 Sep 2010 | 8-K | 24 Apr 2013 | 2012 | FY |
* An asterisk sign (*) next to the value indicates that the value is likely invalid.