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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Applied Materials Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-10-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-07-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-07-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-07-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-04-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-01-26).
- Net Income
- Net income demonstrated generally positive quarterly performance with notable peaks in early 2021, late 2021, and early 2024. The highest values occurred in the first quarter of 2025 and first quarter of 2024. Some fluctuations occurred, with a significant dip in the first quarter of 2025 but rebounded strongly thereafter.
- Depreciation and Amortization
- Depreciation and amortization expenses remained relatively consistent throughout the periods with slight increases observed around 2022 and 2023, indicating steady capital asset utilization and aging.
- Restructuring Charges
- Restructuring charges appeared sporadically with some periods reporting minor values and negative adjustments, suggesting occasional operational reorganizations with no sustained trend.
- Share-Based Compensation
- Share-based compensation gradually increased over time, particularly notable from late 2022 through 2025, which may reflect increased employee incentives or stock grants.
- Deferred Income Taxes
- Deferred income taxes fluctuated markedly with both positive and negative large values, especially starting in late 2021 and through 2025. These variations suggest volatile tax positions or temporary differences impacting tax expenses recognized.
- Operating Assets and Liabilities Changes
- Changes in operating assets and liabilities showed considerable volatility, with some large negative swings indicative of substantial working capital shifts, especially notable in late 2021, parts of 2022, and into 2025.
- Cash Provided by Operating Activities
- Operating cash flow was generally strong and often exceeded net income, highlighting effective cash generation. Certain quarters such as early 2022 and throughout 2023 saw particularly high cash inflows, despite occasional downturns.
- Capital Expenditures
- Capital expenditures increased consistently over time, reaching their highest outflows toward 2024 and 2025. This suggests increased investment in long-term assets and capacity expansion.
- Investing Activities
- Cash flows from investing activities were predominantly cash outflows with some quarters showing inflows mainly from proceeds of sales or maturities of investments. The pattern indicates ongoing investment activity, including purchases of investments and asset sales with intermittent strategic acquisitions.
- Financing Activities
- Financing cash flows fluctuated, with significant debt borrowings noted in mid-2020 and early 2024, offset by repayments and commercial paper activities. There were also substantial common stock repurchases, particularly between 2020 and late 2023, reflecting aggressive capital return to shareholders. Dividend payments were steady and increased moderately over time.
- Working Capital Accounts
- Accounts receivable and inventories experienced notable fluctuations, with large negative and positive changes, indicating dynamic operational cycles and inventory management. Accounts payable and accrued expenses also showed considerable variability, reflecting shifting payment cycles or supplier terms.
- Overall Financial Position
- The company displayed strong operational cash generation capacity coupled with increasing capital investment. Financing activities reveal active capital management with debt movements and significant share repurchases. Working capital management appears complex and volatile, indicating responsiveness to business cycles and market conditions.