Balance Sheet: Assets
Quarterly Data

The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.

Assets are resources controlled by the company as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.

Express Scripts Holding Co., consolidated balance sheet: assets (quarterly data)

US$ in thousands

	Sep 30, 2018	Jun 30, 2018	Mar 31, 2018	Dec 31, 2017	Sep 30, 2017	Jun 30, 2017	Mar 31, 2017	Dec 31, 2016	Sep 30, 2016	Jun 30, 2016	Mar 31, 2016	Dec 31, 2015	Sep 30, 2015	Jun 30, 2015	Mar 31, 2015	Dec 31, 2014	Sep 30, 2014	Jun 30, 2014	Mar 31, 2014	Dec 31, 2013	Sep 30, 2013	Jun 30, 2013	Mar 31, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents	3,705,700)	2,942,300)	2,317,600)	2,309,600)	3,395,900)	2,352,500)	3,163,800)	3,077,200)	2,304,700)	1,324,400)	1,771,100)	3,186,300)	438,200)	721,000)	905,800)	1,832,600)	834,800)	2,835,200)	1,850,400)	1,991,400)	1,722,300)	1,342,200)	1,990,000)
Receivables, net	7,824,100)	7,338,100)	6,793,600)	7,056,300)	6,871,500)	7,067,500)	6,936,100)	7,062,100)	6,967,000)	7,373,600)	6,758,400)	6,721,300)	7,391,100)	6,494,500)	5,819,400)	5,979,800)	6,384,500)	5,178,200)	3,907,300)	4,022,900)	5,112,400)	4,552,800)	4,294,100)
Inventories	2,168,900)	2,293,100)	2,027,800)	2,124,900)	2,052,900)	1,918,700)	1,755,400)	1,959,000)	1,677,400)	1,715,700)	1,733,400)	2,023,100)	1,730,400)	1,650,000)	1,885,900)	2,113,200)	1,789,800)	1,767,000)	1,727,300)	1,871,100)	1,643,600)	1,672,900)	1,657,400)
Deferred taxes	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	359,900)	423,800)	427,900)	390,800)	439,500)	518,500)	528,800)	455,400)	422,700)	387,300)	381,900)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	653,500)	596,600)	335,800)	466,300)	358,700)	298,100)	233,900)	265,100)	173,900)	200,800)	136,900)	128,800)	354,800)	348,400)	132,500)	251,700)	256,100)	153,500)	120,600)	119,600)	198,200)	209,800)	213,400)
Current assets of discontinued operations	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	31,000)	125,000)	137,800)	171,100)
Current assets	14,352,200)	13,170,100)	11,474,800)	11,957,100)	12,679,000)	11,636,800)	12,089,200)	12,363,400)	11,123,000)	10,614,500)	10,399,800)	12,059,500)	10,274,400)	9,637,700)	9,171,500)	10,568,100)	9,704,700)	10,452,400)	8,134,400)	8,491,400)	9,224,200)	8,302,800)	8,707,900)
Property and equipment, net	490,900)	504,700)	552,900)	551,300)	1,266,600)	1,255,200)	1,277,800)	1,273,600)	1,255,500)	1,249,100)	1,259,700)	1,291,300)	1,343,100)	1,411,900)	1,510,200)	1,584,000)	1,639,900)	1,644,100)	1,659,400)	1,658,900)	1,629,200)	1,663,600)	1,679,700)
Computer software, net	827,500)	833,100)	818,600)	814,900)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Goodwill	31,110,500)	31,110,200)	31,105,100)	31,099,700)	29,424,800)	29,425,500)	29,278,000)	29,277,800)	29,278,300)	29,278,600)	29,278,600)	29,277,300)	29,277,900)	29,279,600)	29,279,100)	29,280,900)	29,304,300)	29,305,500)	29,304,600)	29,305,400)	29,306,300)	29,345,200)	29,346,000)
Other intangible assets, net	8,425,500)	8,828,900)	9,232,800)	9,625,900)	7,697,800)	8,063,900)	8,274,500)	8,636,900)	9,099,100)	9,562,800)	10,026,500)	10,469,700)	10,961,500)	11,400,600)	11,818,200)	12,255,200)	12,695,600)	13,142,200)	13,570,700)	14,015,600)	14,525,900)	15,021,300)	15,531,300)
Other assets	235,000)	230,800)	221,400)	206,900)	138,000)	132,000)	136,500)	193,200)	153,400)	153,600)	143,000)	145,500)	139,600)	138,000)	126,100)	110,700)	94,700)	89,600)	78,000)	76,900)	56,600)	60,200)	65,100)
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	20,800)	188,400)	255,700)
Noncurrent assets	41,089,400)	41,507,700)	41,930,800)	42,298,700)	38,527,200)	38,876,600)	38,966,800)	39,381,500)	39,786,300)	40,244,100)	40,707,800)	41,183,800)	41,722,100)	42,230,100)	42,733,600)	43,230,800)	43,734,500)	44,181,400)	44,612,700)	45,056,800)	45,538,800)	46,278,700)	46,877,800)
Total assets	55,441,600)	54,677,800)	53,405,600)	54,255,800)	51,206,200)	50,513,400)	51,056,000)	51,744,900)	50,909,300)	50,858,600)	51,107,600)	53,243,300)	51,996,500)	51,867,800)	51,905,100)	53,798,900)	53,439,200)	54,633,800)	52,747,100)	53,548,200)	54,763,000)	54,581,500)	55,585,700)

The data reveals multiple trends across various asset categories over the analyzed periods.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The balances exhibit substantial volatility, with values fluctuating significantly across quarters. Notably, there are sharp declines during mid-2013 and 2015, followed by pronounced recoveries. Late 2016 and mid-2018 see relatively high levels, culminating in the highest reported amount in the final quarter of the dataset.
Receivables, Net: Receivables consistently increase from early 2013 through late 2015, indicating growth in outstanding claims or credit sales. After reaching a peak, the figures oscillate within a narrow range, suggesting stabilization with periodic fluctuations.
Inventories: Inventory levels generally trend upwards over the period, with increases observed in most years, particularly notable at year-end quarters. This pattern may reflect seasonal stocking or growth in business operations requiring higher inventory balances.
Deferred Taxes: Data is sparse, with values only reported through late 2014. Within available information, deferred taxes vary but show a peak around early 2014, followed by a decline. The absence of later data limits trend analysis for this item.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets: These assets exhibit pronounced fluctuations, with several peaks in mid and late quarters, particularly in 2015 and 2018. The volatility suggests changes in operational activities, possibly relating to payments made in advance or adjustments in other current asset accounts.
Current Assets of Discontinued Operations: Available data shows a marked decline from early to late 2013, disappearing entirely afterward. This pattern suggests the discontinuation or sale of certain operational segments around that time.
Current Assets (Total): Total current assets fluctuate but generally maintain a level within a defined range. Peaks are apparent in mid-to-late periods, especially around late 2015 and late 2016, indicating temporary increases in liquidity or other components of current assets.
Property and Equipment, Net: There is a clear decreasing trend over the course of the data, with net values diminishing steadily from early 2013 to late 2017. A particularly sharp drop occurs at the end of 2017 and into 2018, suggesting asset disposals or impairments.
Computer Software, Net: Data is only available for the last few quarters, showing moderately stable values with slight increases, indicating continued investment or capitalization in software assets.
Goodwill: Goodwill remains largely stable through most periods, with values hovering slightly below 29.3 billion until late 2017, when a significant increase occurs, rising above 31 billion. This jump may indicate acquisitions or adjustments in the valuation of purchased goodwill.
Other Intangible Assets, Net: A continuous decline is evident throughout the dataset, with values decreasing steadily each period. Such a decline may be attributed to amortization, impairment, or disposals of intangible assets.
Other Assets: Other assets show gradual growth over time, with some fluctuations. The overall increase points toward accumulation or capitalization of miscellaneous asset types not captured elsewhere.
Noncurrent Assets of Discontinued Operations: Data is only reported in early periods with a steep decline to near zero, consistent with the discontinuation or divestiture of certain long-term assets related to discontinued operations.
Noncurrent Assets (Total): A downward trend is observed over the entirety of the periods, with a steady reduction in net noncurrent assets balances. This persistent decrease aligns with disposals, depreciation, amortization, or impairment activities.
Total Assets: Total assets show variability with a general downward drift from early 2013 through 2017, followed by a moderate recovery into 2018. The final quarters exhibit an increase, likely driven by fluctuations in both current and noncurrent asset categories, including cash and goodwill.

Express Scripts Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ESRX)

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