As of Q1'26, Broadcom (AVGO) reported cash and short-term investments at $14.17B, reflecting a decline of approximately $2.04B from the Q4'25 peak of $16.18B. Meanwhile, total debt stood at $66.06B, up slightly by $0.89B from the prior quarter but remaining relatively stable after a period of reduction. Over the period from Q2'23 to Q1'26, cash and short-term investments exhibited volatility, starting at $11.55B, peaking at $16.18B in Q4'25, and showing an overall upward trend driven by growth in later quarters despite intermittent dips (e.g., from $14.19B in Q4'23 to $9.81B in Q2'24). In contrast, debt levels were stable around $39.3B through Q4'23 before surging to $75.90B in Q1'24, followed by a consistent downward trajectory to $66.06B by Q1'26, indicating improved debt management and a strengthening net cash position in recent periods.