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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD)

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.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Dec 27, 2025 Sep 27, 2025 Jun 28, 2025 Mar 29, 2025 Dec 28, 2024 Sep 28, 2024 Jun 29, 2024 Mar 30, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2023 Apr 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 24, 2022 Jun 25, 2022 Mar 26, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Sep 25, 2021 Jun 26, 2021 Mar 27, 2021
Net income (loss) 1,511 1,243 872 709 482 771 265 123 667 299 27 (139) 21 66 447 786 974 923 710 555
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 109 (71) (104)
Depreciation and amortization 194 192 189 175 172 171 166 162 799 823 849 982 1,220 1,165 1,180 609 118 97 97 95
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 557 562 568 567 583 585 603 622
Stock-based compensation 486 419 369 364 339 351 346 371 374 353 348 309 315 275 292 199 112 99 83 85
Gains on long-term investments, net (341)
Deferred income taxes 230 218 (33) (167) (300) (607) (190) (66) (219) (218) (274) (308) (177) (710) (276) (342) 107 56 72 73
Release of reserves for uncertain tax positions 853 (853)
Loss on debt redemption, repurchase and conversion 1 6
Inventory loss at (recovery from) contract manufacturer (67) 65
Other 91 (10) 39 93 17 11 4 2 2 11 29 28 23 125 165 27 (46) 24 27
Accounts receivable, net (114) (1,085) 330 748 96 (2,213) (661) 913 (321) (743) (272) 86 210 (285) (344) (672) (482) (204) 158 (112)
Inventories (610) (636) (261) (682) (362) (386) (342) (368) 94 122 (332) (464) (404) (723) (248) (26) (52) (138) (112) (254)
Prepaid expenses and other assets 248 118 (140) (237) 510 703 45 (919) (92) (143) (46) (191) (372) (588) 23 (260) (636) (229) (88) 33
Accounts payable (588) 451 836 (289) (571) 873 262 (561) (152) (533) 195 (36) 174 819 180 124 327 181 (123) 431
Accrued and other liabilities (322) 444 (301) (288) 257 363 88 175 (771) 459 (127) 218 (448) 923 (341) 412 327 109 131 (41)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (1,386) (708) 464 (748) (70) (660) (608) (760) (1,242) (838) (582) (387) (840) 146 (730) (422) (516) (281) (34) 57
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities 684 616 694 230 817 (143) 328 398 (286) 122 352 625 546 899 591 209 (152) (74) 242 343
Net cash flows provided by operating activities 2,304 1,788 1,462 939 1,299 628 593 521 381 421 379 486 567 965 1,038 995 822 849 952 898
Purchases of property and equipment (222) (258) (282) (212) (208) (132) (154) (142) (139) (124) (125) (158) (124) (123) (132) (71) (86) (85) (64) (66)
Purchases of short-term investments (3,360) (1,314) (492) (304) (786) (142) (132) (433) (410) (496) (1,113) (1,703) (268) (1,779) (520) (100) (155) (771) (272) (858)
Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments 783 299 318 365 65 149 761 441 770 746 698 473 1,446 615 1,285 964 250 773 455 200
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments 14 18 15 33 25 589 2 52 103 145
Purchases of strategic investments (70) (74) (119) (239) (210) (37) (90) (4)
Cash received from acquisition of Xilinx 2,366
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (44) (1,716) (548) (117) (14) 14 (1,558)
Related party loan and equity method investment (100) (17)
Other 10 1 1 (6) (10) (1) 6 (1) (11) (3) (1) (9) 2
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities (2,889) (1,329) (2,276) (357) (1,214) (138) 386 (135) 150 102 (438) (1,237) 1,067 (1,298) (928) 3,158 (83) 119 (722)
Proceeds from debt and commercial paper issuance, net of issuance costs 2,441 991
Repayment of debt and commercial paper (950) (750) (312)
Proceeds from sales of common stock through employee equity plans 116 10 155 4 127 4 143 5 120 4 141 3 88 1 76 2 49 4 49 2
Repurchases of common stock (89) (478) (749) (256) (250) (352) (4) (233) (511) (241) (250) (617) (921) (1,914) (758) (748) (256)
Stock repurchases for tax withholding on employee equity plans (160) (371) (46) (30) (42) (460) (97) (129) (45) (295) (66) (21) (35) (305) (31) (35) (18) (205) (4) (10)
Settlement of contingent consideration liability (284)
Other (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities (328) (450) (1,319) 1,666 (171) (706) (1,056) (129) (159) (803) 75 (259) (197) (1,233) 114 (1,948) (727) (949) (211) (8)
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations 296 371 549
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities of discontinued operations 1,348 (8) (22)
Net cash flows provided by discontinued operations 1,644 363 527
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 731 372 (1,606) 2,248 (86) (216) (77) 257 372 (280) 16 (1,010) 1,437 (1,566) 224 2,205 95 (183) 860 168

Based on: 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).


The financial statement information reveals a complex pattern of cash flows over the analyzed period. Operating activities generally provided positive cash flow, though with significant fluctuations. Investing activities were consistently cash-consuming, with notable variations driven by strategic investments and acquisitions. Financing activities demonstrated considerable volatility, shifting between providing and consuming cash, largely influenced by debt management and stock repurchases.

Operating Activities
Net cash flows from operating activities were generally positive, starting at US$898 million and peaking at US$2,304 million in late 2025. However, there were periods of decline, most notably in late 2022 with US$567 million and early 2023 with US$486 million. A significant driver of these fluctuations appears to be changes in operating assets and liabilities, which exhibited substantial swings throughout the period. Net income itself also showed considerable variation, impacting operating cash flow. The adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities were consistently positive, indicating non-cash expenses and changes in working capital contributed to cash generation.
Investing Activities
Investing activities consistently represented a net cash outflow. The largest outflows occurred in 2021 and 2022, driven by purchases of short-term investments and, in 2022, the acquisition of Xilinx (US$2,366 million). Proceeds from the maturity and sale of short-term investments partially offset these outflows, but were insufficient to generate positive net cash flow from investing. Strategic investments and acquisitions, net of cash acquired, also contributed to the consistent cash drain. A notable outflow related to purchases of strategic investments was observed in 2024 and 2025.
Financing Activities
Financing activities exhibited the most significant volatility. Large outflows were observed in 2021 and 2022, primarily due to stock repurchases and repayment of debt. In contrast, 2024 saw a substantial inflow of US$2,441 million from debt and commercial paper issuance. Stock repurchases, including those for tax withholding, were a consistent cash outflow throughout much of the period. Proceeds from sales of common stock through employee equity plans provided a minor, but consistent, inflow. The net cash flows from discontinued operations also contributed to financing activity, particularly in the later periods.
Key Trends & Observations
A significant increase in depreciation and amortization is observed from 2021 to 2023, peaking at US$1,220 million, before declining slightly. Stock-based compensation also increased substantially over the period, reaching US$486 million in late 2025. Deferred income taxes showed considerable fluctuation, with large outflows in 2022 and 2023, followed by inflows in later periods. Accounts receivable exhibited significant volatility, with large increases and decreases throughout the period. Inventory levels also fluctuated considerably, with substantial decreases in some quarters and increases in others. The company’s cash position was heavily influenced by its investment and financing decisions, with acquisitions and stock repurchases representing major cash outflows, offset by debt issuance and operating cash flow.

The data suggests a period of significant investment and strategic activity, coupled with active capital management through debt and equity markets. The fluctuations in cash flow highlight the dynamic nature of the company’s financial position and its responsiveness to market conditions and investment opportunities.

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