Stock Analysis on Net

KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:KLAC)

$24.99

Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

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KLA Corp., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Net income
Impairment of goodwill and purchased intangible assets
Depreciation and amortization
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss and other
Asset impairment charges
Disposal of non-controlling interest
Stock-based compensation expense
Net gain on sale of assets
Gain on sale of business
Deferred income taxes
Gain on fair value adjustment of marketable equity securities
Settlement of treasury lock agreement
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Other assets
Accounts payable
Deferred system revenue
Deferred service revenue
Other liabilities
Changes in assets and liabilities
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Proceeds from sale of assets
Net proceeds from sale of business
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Acquisition of intellectual property
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from capital-related government assistance
Purchases of available-for-sale and equity securities
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from maturity of available-for-sale securities
Purchases of trading securities
Proceeds from sale of trading securities
Proceeds from other investments
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Payment of debt issuance costs
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of issuance costs
Proceeds from revolving credit facility
Repayment of debt
Common stock repurchases
Forward contract for accelerated share repurchases
Payment of dividends to stockholders
Payment of dividends to subsidiary’s non-controlling interest holders
Issuance of common stock
Tax withholding payments related to vested and released restricted stock units
Contingent consideration payable and other, net
Purchase of non-controlling interest
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30).


The financial statement information reveals a complex pattern of cash flows over the analyzed period. Operating activities generally provide a significant source of cash, though with considerable fluctuation. Investing activities consistently represent a net cash outflow, primarily driven by substantial purchases of securities and, at times, business acquisitions. Financing activities demonstrate a net cash outflow throughout most of the period, largely attributable to common stock repurchases and dividend payments, though there are periods of inflow related to debt issuance.

Net Income
Net income exhibits substantial variability. Initial values are in the range of $346 million to $380 million, then decrease significantly in the first quarter of 2020 to $78 million. Income then recovers and increases substantially, peaking at over $1.06 billion in September 2021, before fluctuating again. The final periods show income in the $582 million to $601 million range, with a rise to $836 million and $945 million, followed by a decrease to $824 million and a final increase to $1,088 million and $1,202 million. The presence of significant one-time items, such as impairment charges, impacts the net income figures.
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities is consistently positive, ranging from approximately $453 million to $1.37 billion. There is a notable dip in the second quarter of 2021, followed by a strong recovery. The largest cash inflow from operations occurs in the final period, reaching $1.37 billion. Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities are substantial, indicating significant non-cash items impacting the cash flow from operations.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities is consistently negative, indicating ongoing investment. The largest outflows occur in the periods ending December 2021 ($569 million), March 2022 ($838 million), and December 2022 ($1.58 billion). These outflows are primarily driven by purchases of available-for-sale and equity securities. There are also notable outflows related to business acquisitions in certain periods. Proceeds from the maturity of available-for-sale securities provide a partial offset to these outflows, with significant inflows in the later periods.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities is generally negative, reflecting a pattern of returning capital to shareholders and repaying debt. Common stock repurchases are a dominant factor, with particularly large repurchases in the periods ending June 2022 ($2.57 billion) and December 2022 ($900 million). Dividend payments also represent a significant ongoing cash outflow. Periods of debt issuance, particularly in the period ending June 2022, provide inflows, but these are often offset by subsequent debt repayments.
Significant Items
Several non-recurring items significantly impact the cash flow statement. Impairment charges on goodwill and intangible assets appear in several periods. Deferred income taxes show considerable fluctuation, with both positive and negative adjustments. The forward contract for accelerated share repurchases in June 2022 represents a substantial outflow. The sale of a business in September 2022 and March 2025 generated significant proceeds. These items highlight the importance of considering the underlying drivers of cash flow changes.

Overall, the company demonstrates a strong ability to generate cash from its core operations. However, this cash is largely reinvested in securities and returned to shareholders through repurchases and dividends. The significant fluctuations in net income and cash flows from investing and financing activities suggest a dynamic capital allocation strategy and the impact of strategic decisions, such as acquisitions and share repurchases.