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.
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-27).
Operating cash flow exhibits a general upward trajectory over the analyzed period, characterized by a significant acceleration in cash generation starting in 2024. While net income experienced considerable volatility between 2022 and early 2023, reaching a low of negative 139 million dollars in April 2023, a strong recovery followed, culminating in a peak of 2,297 million dollars by June 2026. This recovery is mirrored in the net cash provided by operating activities, which grew from approximately 900 million dollars per quarter in early 2021 to a peak of 2,955 million dollars in March 2026.
- Operating Cash Flow Drivers
- A substantial increase in non-cash adjustments is observed, particularly in stock-based compensation, which rose steadily from 85 million dollars in March 2021 to 503 million dollars by June 2026. Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles became a significant recurring add-back starting in March 2024, consistently contributing between 544 million and 622 million dollars per quarter. Working capital movements showed high volatility, with significant outflows in accounts receivable and inventories frequently offsetting gains in net income.
- Investing Activity Trends
- Capital expenditures demonstrate a marked increase over time, with purchases of property and equipment rising from 66 million dollars in March 2021 to 808 million dollars in June 2026. The investing profile is characterized by aggressive acquisition activity, most notably a 1,558 million dollar outflow in June 2022 and a 1,716 million dollar outflow in June 2025. Short-term investment activity remains highly fluid, with large-scale purchases often balanced by proceeds from maturities.
- Financing and Capital Structure
- Financing activities are primarily driven by share repurchases and strategic debt management. Common stock repurchases were most aggressive in early 2022, peaking at 1,914 million dollars in March 2022. A significant shift in the capital structure occurred in March 2025 with a debt and commercial paper issuance of 2,441 million dollars, which provided a substantial liquidity injection that offset subsequent outflows for debt repayment and acquisitions.
- Impact of Discontinued Operations
- Beginning in June 2025, discontinued operations began contributing significantly to the overall cash position. These activities provided a net cash inflow of 527 million dollars in June 2025 and peaked at 1,644 million dollars in September 2025, primarily driven by operating activities and the sale of assets associated with those operations.
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