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Medtronic PLC (NYSE:MDT)

Balance Sheet: Assets 
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.

Assets are resources controlled by the company as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.

Medtronic PLC, consolidated balance sheet: assets (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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Jan 23, 2026 Oct 24, 2025 Jul 25, 2025 Apr 25, 2025 Jan 24, 2025 Oct 25, 2024 Jul 26, 2024 Apr 26, 2024 Jan 26, 2024 Oct 27, 2023 Jul 28, 2023 Apr 28, 2023 Jan 27, 2023 Oct 28, 2022 Jul 29, 2022 Apr 29, 2022 Jan 28, 2022 Oct 29, 2021 Jul 30, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jan 29, 2021 Oct 30, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 Apr 24, 2020 Jan 24, 2020 Oct 25, 2019 Jul 26, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents 1,147 1,282 1,273 2,218 1,240 1,394 1,311 1,284 1,623 1,311 1,339 1,543 4,521 4,828 2,140 3,714 3,479 2,900 3,004 3,593 5,077 6,420 6,499 4,140 3,709 3,962 5,080
Investments 7,236 7,045 6,848 6,747 6,682 6,595 6,532 6,721 6,698 6,423 6,537 6,416 6,616 6,602 6,733 6,859 7,742 7,769 7,591 7,224 9,562 7,857 6,513 6,808 7,919 6,436 5,603
Accounts receivable, less allowances and credit losses 6,359 6,389 6,263 6,515 6,115 6,260 6,011 6,128 5,968 5,934 5,806 5,998 5,887 5,626 5,308 5,551 5,446 5,493 5,431 5,462 5,215 5,348 4,876 4,645 6,248 6,118 5,894
Inventories 6,309 6,156 5,886 5,476 5,610 5,479 5,414 5,217 5,726 5,754 5,668 5,293 5,375 5,055 4,809 4,616 4,514 4,349 4,288 4,313 4,508 4,484 4,551 4,229 4,122 4,042 3,932
Other current assets 3,020 3,124 2,953 2,858 2,866 2,710 2,679 2,585 2,498 2,659 2,519 2,425 2,965 3,287 3,145 2,319 2,122 2,220 2,120 1,956 1,985 1,927 2,070 2,209 2,045 2,095 2,196
Current assets 24,071 23,996 23,223 23,814 22,513 22,438 21,947 21,935 22,513 22,081 21,869 21,675 25,364 25,398 22,135 23,059 23,303 22,731 22,434 22,548 26,347 26,036 24,509 22,031 24,043 22,653 22,705
Property, plant, and equipment, net 7,179 7,164 7,006 6,837 6,593 6,438 6,282 6,131 5,838 5,735 5,665 5,569 5,437 5,298 5,281 5,413 5,251 5,188 5,162 5,221 5,023 4,938 4,882 4,828 4,764 4,756 4,711
Goodwill 41,892 41,811 42,007 41,737 40,819 41,161 41,084 40,986 41,160 40,821 41,436 41,425 41,565 40,417 40,324 40,502 41,346 41,612 41,720 41,961 42,141 41,212 40,714 39,841 40,091 39,952 40,082
Other intangible assets, net 10,335 10,770 11,223 11,667 12,184 12,423 12,819 13,225 13,690 14,060 14,434 14,844 15,265 15,655 15,775 15,595 16,078 16,523 16,890 17,740 18,240 18,412 18,670 19,063 19,456 19,775 20,234
Tax assets 3,967 3,857 3,929 4,040 3,614 3,572 3,554 3,657 3,599 3,428 3,461 3,477 3,361 3,350 3,311 3,403 3,309 3,203 3,187 3,169 3,310 3,176 2,988 2,832 2,272 1,804 1,545
Other assets 4,041 3,748 3,584 3,585 4,250 4,010 4,063 4,047 4,036 3,962 3,911 3,958 3,142 3,123 3,088 3,009 2,517 2,499 2,409 2,444 2,209 2,112 2,143 2,094 2,196 2,113 1,991
Noncurrent assets 67,414 67,350 67,749 67,866 67,460 67,604 67,802 68,046 68,323 68,006 68,907 69,273 68,770 67,843 67,779 67,922 68,501 69,025 69,368 70,535 70,923 69,850 69,397 68,658 68,779 68,400 68,563
Total assets 91,485 91,346 90,972 91,680 89,973 90,042 89,749 89,981 90,836 90,087 90,776 90,948 94,134 93,241 89,914 90,981 91,804 91,756 91,802 93,083 97,270 95,886 93,906 90,689 92,822 91,053 91,268

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-23), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-04-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-04-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-04-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-04-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-04-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-01-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-10-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-07-26).


An examination of the asset composition reveals several noteworthy trends over the observed period. Overall, total assets demonstrate relative stability, fluctuating between approximately 90.087 and 97.270 US$ in millions. However, shifts within the asset categories contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the company’s financial position.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents exhibited considerable volatility. Beginning at 5,080 US$ in millions in July 2019, the balance decreased to a low of 1,240 US$ in millions in July 2022 before experiencing fluctuations, ending at 1,240 US$ in millions in January 2025. This suggests potential active cash management strategies, including investments or strategic deployments of funds.
Investments
Investments remained relatively stable throughout the period, generally ranging between 6,416 and 9,562 US$ in millions. A slight upward trend is observable towards the end of the period, increasing from 6,416 US$ in millions in April 2023 to 7,236 US$ in millions in January 2026. This indicates a consistent allocation to investment activities.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable demonstrated a generally upward trend, increasing from 5,894 US$ in millions in July 2019 to 6,359 US$ in millions in January 2026. While fluctuations occurred, the overall increase suggests potential growth in sales or changes in credit terms. The values remained relatively consistent between 5,806 and 6,128 US$ in millions from July 2020 to April 2024.
Inventories
Inventories consistently increased over the observed period, rising from 3,932 US$ in millions in July 2019 to 6,309 US$ in millions in January 2026. This sustained growth could indicate increasing production levels, potential supply chain adjustments, or a deliberate build-up of stock. The most significant increases occurred between October 2022 and January 2026.
Other Current Assets
Other current assets showed an increasing trend, particularly from April 2022 onwards. Starting at 2,319 US$ in millions, it rose to 4,047 US$ in millions by January 2026. This suggests a growing amount of short-term assets not categorized elsewhere.
Current Assets
Total current assets experienced fluctuations, peaking at 26,036 US$ in millions in October 2020 and reaching a low of 21,935 US$ in millions in January 2025. The overall trend is relatively stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the period. The composition shifts within current assets, as detailed above, drive these fluctuations.
Noncurrent Assets
Noncurrent assets, dominated by goodwill and intangible assets, remained relatively stable throughout the period, fluctuating between approximately 67,414 and 70,923 US$ in millions. Goodwill experienced a slight decrease from 40,082 US$ in millions in July 2019 to 41,892 US$ in millions in January 2026. Other intangible assets showed a consistent decline over the period. Property, plant, and equipment, net, demonstrated a steady increase.

In summary, the asset base demonstrates a mix of stability and change. While total assets remain relatively consistent, the composition shifts, with notable increases in inventories and other current assets, and fluctuations in cash and cash equivalents. The consistent level of investments and noncurrent assets suggests a long-term strategic approach to asset allocation.

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