Stock Analysis on Net

AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ:APP)

$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.

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

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3 months ended: 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
Net income (loss)
Amortization, depreciation and write-offs
Goodwill impairment
Stock-based compensation, excluding cash-settled awards
Gain on divestiture, net of transaction costs
Impairment of investments
Loss on disposal of long-lived assets
Other
Accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued and other liabilities
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Proceeds from divestiture, net of cash divested
Purchase of non-marketable equity securities
Acquisitions of intangible assets
Other investing activities
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Repurchases of common stock
Payments of withholding taxes related to net share settlement
Principal repayments of debt
Payments of licensed asset obligation
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and purchase of ESPP shares
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in initial public offering, net of issuance costs as adjusted for cost reimbursement
Payments of related party notes
Other financing activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, including cash classified within current assets of discontinued operations
Net decrease in cash classified within current assets of discontinued operations
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

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


The financial data reveals several key trends in profitability, operating performance, investing, and financing activities over the observed quarters.

Net Income (Loss)
The net income shows considerable volatility, with significant losses in certain quarters notably at the end of March 2022 and December 2022, followed by strong rebounds to substantial profits from March 2023 onward. Over time, the company demonstrates a clear trend of improving profitability, reaching historically high net income levels by the end of the data period in mid-2025.
Amortization, Depreciation, and Write-offs
This expense category remains consistently high across the periods, generally ranging above US$80 million and peaking around US$160 million in mid-2022. A downward trend sets in after this peak, with notable decreases observed by mid-2025, indicating potentially lower asset base charges or completion of significant amortizations.
Goodwill Impairment
A significant goodwill impairment is recorded late in the timeline, specifically in mid-2025, suggesting a major write-down affecting the asset base, impacting the company’s recorded intangible assets negatively.
Stock-Based Compensation
This cost fluctuates, with peaks in early 2023 and modest declines toward the latest periods. The variability reflects changes in equity incentive expenses that could relate to compensation plans or employee stock-related transactions.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Operating cash flow displays recovery and growth after an initial decline at the beginning of 2022, with positive inflows growing steadily through 2023 into 2025. This trend indicates improving operational efficiency and cash generation.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities is substantial and predominantly negative, highlighting ongoing acquisitions, intangible asset purchases, and investments in non-marketable securities. Some quarters show positive cash inflows, possibly from asset sales or divestitures, notably a large cash inflow reported in mid-2025, which seems related to a major divestiture or asset sale.
Financing Activities
Financing cash flows are volatile with large inflows corresponding to debt issuances and stock offerings, especially evident in early 2021 and 2024. Conversely, significant outflows relate to repurchases of common stock and repayments of principal debt, reflecting active capital restructuring and shareholder return strategies. The large stock repurchases intensify from late 2022 to 2025, suggesting a focus on returning value to shareholders.
Working Capital Components
Key working capital accounts such as accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities show notable fluctuations. These variations reflect the dynamics in operational cycles, credit management, and payment schedules. The changes in operating assets and liabilities are mostly negative, indicating cash outflows relating to operational needs, though some periods exhibit positive changes which would support liquidity.
Foreign Exchange Effects
The impact of foreign exchange on cash balances is relatively minor but fluctuates between positive and negative values, suggesting modest exposure to currency movements.
Overall Cash Position
The net increase or decrease in cash varies widely, with significant inflows and outflows across the quarters. Despite some quarters with large cash decreases, the overall pattern by mid-2025 indicates a strengthening cash position, bolstered by improved operational cash flow and strategic financing and investing decisions.

In summary, the company experiences substantial financial fluctuations, with important restructuring activities such as significant goodwill impairment and aggressive share repurchases. The improvement in net income and operating cash flow coupled with continued investment suggests a growth and value-maximization strategy, though accompanied by periods of financial stress and heavy capital deployment. The management appears focused on enhancing shareholder returns while maintaining investment in intangibles and other assets, navigating a complex operating and financial environment.