Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Quarterly Data
The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.
Liabilities represents obligations of a company arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow of economic benefits from the entity.
The financial position exhibits a gradual transition toward increased leverage, characterized by a steady rise in total liabilities and a concurrent contraction in total shareholders' equity over the analyzed period. Total liabilities and equity grew from 84,993 million USD in March 2021 to 88,075 million USD by September 2026, reflecting an overall expansion of the balance sheet.
Debt and Liability Trends
Total liabilities increased from 37,360 million USD in March 2021 to 47,080 million USD by September 2026. This growth is primarily driven by a significant expansion in long-term debt, which more than doubled from 9,950 million USD to 20,593 million USD. Short-term debt also trended upward, increasing from 3,276 million USD to 4,645 million USD, despite notable quarterly volatility.
Equity and Capital Management
Total equity declined from 47,620 million USD in March 2021 to 40,985 million USD in September 2026. A significant shift in capital allocation is evident in the treasury shares account, which expanded from -6,201 million USD to -13,862 million USD, indicating a sustained and aggressive share repurchase strategy. Retained earnings showed a sharp, isolated reduction in the first quarter of 2023, dropping from 20,541 million USD in December 2022 to 6,092 million USD, followed by a consistent quarterly recovery to reach 19,746 million USD by September 2026.
Current Liability Composition
Current liabilities remained relatively stable but experienced periodic fluctuations, ranging from a low of 13,504 million USD in June 2024 to a peak of 17,785 million USD in March 2023. Accounts payable and other current liabilities remained largely consistent, while the current portion of long-term debt exhibited high variability, suggesting active refinancing and maturity management.
Solvency and Leverage Shift
The ratio of total liabilities to total equity increased markedly over the period. In March 2021, liabilities represented approximately 78% of total equity; by September 2026, this figure rose to approximately 115%. This trend indicates a strategic shift toward a more debt-heavy capital structure to fund operations or share buybacks.