Stock Analysis on Net

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

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.

Apple Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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Net income 24,780 36,330 14,736 21,448 23,636 33,916 22,956 19,881 24,160 29,998 20,721 19,442 25,010 34,630 20,551 21,744 23,630 28,755 12,673 11,253 11,249 22,236 13,686 10,044 11,561 19,965
Depreciation and amortization 2,661 3,080 2,911 2,850 2,836 2,848 2,653 3,052 2,898 2,916 2,865 2,805 2,737 2,697 2,989 2,832 2,797 2,666 2,702 2,752 2,786 2,816 3,179 2,933 3,040 3,395
Share-based compensation expense 3,226 3,286 2,858 2,869 2,964 2,997 2,625 2,617 2,686 2,905 2,278 2,243 2,252 2,265 1,945 1,960 1,981 2,020 1,724 1,698 1,697 1,710 1,499 1,496 1,514 1,559
Other (208) (2,009) (302) 7 (982) (989) (576) 81 (1,415) (317) (1,689) 1,627 219 849 (3,495) (745) (648) (33) (400) 998 (419) (491) (614) (39) (338) (1)
Accounts receivable, net 3,669 3,597 (10,485) (1,030) 1,172 6,555 (9,297) (1,987) 5,321 4,275 (6,384) (981) 9,476 (3,934) (8,809) 1,031 8,598 (10,945) 1,768 (2,135) 5,269 2,015 (8,768) 919 2,964 5,130
Vendor non-trade receivables 6,005 3,166 (12,456) (1,064) 7,595 4,569 (11,840) (1,674) 12,465 2,320 (12,309) 4,146 10,455 (9,812) (8,795) (1,900) 16,986 (10,194) (7,132) 762 4,021 3,902 (10,552) (1,133) 7,711 6,905
Inventories 643 215 (1,087) (12) 190 (137) 952 (22) (741) (1,807) 435 (16) 384 681 (1,429) 13 (276) (950) (137) (689) 727 (28) (785) 1,502 70 (1,076)
Other current and non-current assets (5,310) 939 (6,105) (1,188) (2,981) (1,457) (821) (771) 7 (4,099) (3,210) 253 1,379 (4,921) (2,143) (1,566) (807) (3,526) (2,828) 2,106 (1,812) (7,054) 180 1,410 169 (886)
Accounts payable (7,933) (6,671) 21,191 1,539 (12,168) (4,542) 14,901 3,974 (14,689) (6,075) 15,556 (4,358) (21,563) 19,813 14,112 211 (23,667) 21,670 6,725 2,733 (12,431) (1,089) 17,881 220 (11,523) (8,501)
Other current and non-current liabilities (3,581) (11,998) 15,550 3,439 428 (3,865) 45 1,229 (2,132) 3,889 5,864 (2,269) (2,183) 4,698 5,274 (2,486) (4,613) 9,300 5,481 (3,207) 2,224 6,499 4,204 (5,716) (4,013) 200
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (6,507) (10,752) 6,608 1,684 (5,764) 1,123 (6,060) 749 231 (1,497) (48) (3,225) (2,052) 6,525 (1,790) (4,697) (3,779) 5,355 3,877 (430) (2,002) 4,245 2,160 (2,798) (4,622) 1,772
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash generated by operating activities (828) (6,395) 12,075 7,410 (946) 5,979 (1,358) 6,499 4,400 4,007 3,406 3,450 3,156 12,336 (351) (650) 351 10,008 7,903 5,018 2,062 8,280 6,224 1,592 (406) 6,725
Cash generated by operating activities 23,952 29,935 26,811 28,858 22,690 39,895 21,598 26,380 28,560 34,005 24,127 22,892 28,166 46,966 20,200 21,094 23,981 38,763 20,576 16,271 13,311 30,516 19,910 11,636 11,155 26,690
Purchases of marketable securities (6,318) (6,124) (10,582) (13,032) (15,262) (9,780) (8,557) (9,759) (6,044) (5,153) (6,745) (8,191) (27,074) (34,913) (15,506) (19,628) (34,624) (39,800) (18,332) (30,117) (29,073) (37,416) (17,728) (8,048) (6,777) (7,077)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities 10,620 15,967 11,373 12,376 14,416 13,046 11,829 10,733 9,997 7,127 5,714 6,203 6,691 11,309 9,143 10,275 14,428 25,177 15,053 15,127 19,998 19,740 13,319 9,903 9,677 7,203
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities 1,718 3,492 3,753 3,068 2,977 1,337 1,869 2,062 1,388 509 3,837 8,941 13,993 10,675 10,715 15,100 12,301 9,344 10,713 11,998 20,482 7,280 7,472 26,881 12,912 9,723
Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment (3,071) (2,940) (2,908) (2,151) (1,996) (2,392) (2,163) (2,093) (2,916) (3,787) (3,289) (2,102) (2,514) (2,803) (3,223) (2,093) (2,269) (3,500) (1,784) (1,565) (1,853) (2,107) (2,777) (2,000) (2,363) (3,355)
Other (32) (603) (191) (388) (445) (284) (584) (506) (106) (141) (734) (617) (361) (374) (294) (82) (204) 195 (119) (608) (541) (1,165) (1,084) 766 (101) (650)
Cash (used in) generated by investing activities 2,917 9,792 1,445 (127) (310) 1,927 2,394 437 2,319 (1,445) (1,217) 4,234 (9,265) (16,106) 835 3,572 (10,368) (8,584) 5,531 (5,165) 9,013 (13,668) (798) 27,502 13,348 5,844
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards (284) (2,921) (278) (2,288) (284) (2,591) (312) (2,385) (418) (2,316) (308) (2,697) (330) (2,888) (701) (2,695) (299) (2,861) (400) (1,668) (187) (1,379) (191) (1,199) (109) (1,318)
Payments for dividends and dividend equivalents (3,758) (3,856) (3,804) (3,895) (3,710) (3,825) (3,758) (3,849) (3,650) (3,768) (3,703) (3,811) (3,595) (3,732) (3,640) (3,767) (3,447) (3,613) (3,511) (3,656) (3,375) (3,539) (3,479) (3,629) (3,443) (3,568)
Repurchases of common stock (25,898) (23,606) (25,083) (26,522) (23,205) (20,139) (21,003) (17,478) (19,594) (19,475) (24,428) (21,865) (22,631) (20,478) (19,748) (22,900) (18,548) (24,775) (17,187) (15,891) (18,574) (20,706) (17,444) (16,955) (23,702) (8,796)
Proceeds from issuance of term debt, net 5,228 5,465 6,470 13,923 5,456 8,425 2,210 6,963
Repayments of term debt (3,000) (1,009) (2,558) (4,250) (3,150) (7,500) (2,250) (1,401) (2,793) (3,000) (3,750) (1,250) (3,000) (3,500) (1,000) (7,379) (4,250) (1,000) (3,305) (3,000) (2,500)
Proceeds from (repayments of) commercial paper, net 3,976 (7,944) 6,945 997 2 (3,984) 1,993 1,989 254 (8,214) (1,015) 3,971 1,999 (1,000) (2,000) 3,000 22 (994) (1,487) 2,497 (979) (3,951) (1,990) (42) 6
Proceeds from repurchase agreement (5,165) 2,609 2,556
Other (42) (35) (170) (59) (86) (46) (73) (53) (66) (389) (12) (43) (44) (61) 487 (34) 545 (22) 444 (69) 393 (14) 368 (31) 339
Cash used in financing activities (29,006) (39,371) (24,948) (36,017) (30,433) (30,585) (23,153) (24,048) (25,724) (35,563) (26,794) (27,445) (28,351) (28,159) (20,382) (29,396) (11,326) (32,249) (21,357) (19,116) (20,940) (25,407) (21,039) (26,804) (29,457) (13,676)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents (2,137) 356 3,308 (7,286) (8,053) 11,237 839 2,769 5,155 (3,003) (3,884) (319) (9,450) 2,701 653 (4,730) 2,287 (2,070) 4,750 (8,010) 1,384 (8,559) (1,927) 12,334 (4,954) 18,858

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-12-29).

Net Income
The net income exhibits significant volatility over the reported periods. Initially declining from late 2018 through mid-2019, it then sharply increased in the final quarter of 2019, peaking around the end of 2021. Subsequently, it showed fluctuations with some recovery in the final quarters of 2023 and early 2024, indicating periodic profitability improvement but lacking consistent upward momentum.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses remained relatively stable with slight fluctuations over the quarters. The trend shows a mild increase through 2022 and 2023, suggesting ongoing capital expenditure and asset utilization maintaining consistent expense levels.
Share-Based Compensation Expense
Share-based compensation gradually increased from 2018, reaching more elevated levels around 2021 and further rising into 2024. This increase might reflect growth in employee incentives or changes in equity compensation practices over time.
Other Items
The 'Other' financial item shows erratic values with alternating gains and losses, indicating non-recurring or irregular adjustments affecting financial outcomes sporadically throughout the periods.
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable display high volatility with frequent negative values indicating possible write-offs or adjustments. There is no clear trend, demonstrating fluctuating credit sales or collection challenges across periods.
Vendor Non-Trade Receivables
These receivables are irregular, with sharp negatives followed by significant positive spikes, implying inconsistent vendor-related transactions or timing differences in recognition.
Inventories
Inventory levels are inconsistent, oscillating between small positives and negatives, indicating variable stock buildup or clearance with no clear upward or downward trend.
Other Current and Non-Current Assets
Values fluctuate considerably, showing inconsistent asset changes likely due to diverse non-operational or infrequent transactions impacting asset holdings.
Accounts Payable
Accounts payable saw large swings, including significant negative balances, followed by strong positive increases, suggesting cyclical payment behavior or period-end adjustments significantly impacting liabilities management.
Other Current and Non-Current Liabilities
This line item reflects considerable volatility, shifting from negative to positive values throughout the quarters, implicating irregular adjustments in liabilities possibly from accrued expenses or deferred items.
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities
The changes in operating assets and liabilities reveal alternating positive and negative values, without a sustained trend, indicating dynamic working capital management reacting to operational needs and external factors.
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Generated by Operating Activities
These adjustments vary, with both high positive and negative values, reflecting the impact of non-cash expenses, provisions, or other reconciliation entries affecting cash flow from operations.
Cash Generated by Operating Activities
Operating cash flow shows an overall increasing trend with peaks in late 2020 and 2021, reflecting strong cash conversion from earnings. However, variability exists with some declines, pointing to fluctuating operational efficiency or seasonality in cash inflows.
Purchases of Marketable Securities
Purchases of marketable securities demonstrate large outflows with notable spikes in late 2019 and variable activity thereafter. This could indicate strategic investment or liquidity management decisions varying by quarter.
Proceeds from Maturities and Sales of Marketable Securities
Proceeds from maturities and sales show inconsistent but generally significant inflows, often offsetting purchases. The proceeds fluctuate but present an overall pattern of active portfolio turnover or liquidity rebalancing.
Payments for Acquisition of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Capital expenditures fluctuate moderately but generally remain a consistent cash outflow, with some increased spending towards late 2022, highlighting ongoing investment in long-term assets.
Cash Used in or Generated by Investing Activities
Investing activities cash flows are irregular, with some quarters showing large inflows and others significant outflows, reflecting a mixed pattern of investment and divestment actions.
Payments for Taxes Related to Net Share Settlement of Equity Awards
Tax payments related to share settlements are relatively low and stable, with occasional increases, showing steady but minor impacts on cash flow.
Payments for Dividends and Dividend Equivalents
Dividend payments are relatively stable over time, consistently reflecting cash outflows of similar amounts each quarter, indicating a steady dividend policy.
Repurchases of Common Stock
Repurchase activities decreased from the extreme negative cash outflows in late 2018 and 2019 to somewhat lower levels in later periods but remain substantial, indicating ongoing shareholder return through buybacks.
Proceeds from Issuance and Repayments of Debt
Issuance of term debt is sporadic and intermittent, with some large inflows in mid-2019 and mid-2020, while repayments occur more frequently, showing active debt management. Similarly, commercial paper activities reflect variable short-term borrowing and repayment cycles.
Cash Used in Financing Activities
Financing cash flows predominantly represent large outflows, driven mainly by stock repurchases and dividend payments, occasionally offset by debt proceeds. There is noticeable volatility reflecting strategic financing adjustments over the quarters.
Increase or Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Overall cash position changes fluctuate significantly, with large increases in some periods (notably late 2018 and early 2021) and substantial decreases in others, demonstrating a dynamic liquidity position influenced by operational and financing activities.