balance sheet

noun

: a statement of financial condition at a given date

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In its fourth-quarter earnings release Wednesday, CEO Steve Cahillane said Kraft Heinz’s balance sheet and free cash flow potential were strong. Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 But Einhorn said the stock was unfairly punished given the return of an old CEO, as well as an improving balance sheet. Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026 Total full-year sales increased 4% compared with the prior year, and Caterpillar generated robust free cash flow, further strengthening its balance sheet. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026 More than half of the purchase cost is expected to be funded from Mattel’s share of the JV’s cash, which is not consolidated on Mattel’s balance sheet. Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for balance sheet

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of balance sheet was circa 1771

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“Balance sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20sheet. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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balance sheet

noun
bal·​ance sheet
: a statement of financial condition at a given date

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