Stock Analysis on Net

Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LITE)

Cash Flow Statement 

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.

Lumentum Holdings Inc., consolidated cash flow statement

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12 months ended: Jun 28, 2025 Jun 29, 2024 Jul 1, 2023 Jul 2, 2022 Jul 3, 2021 Jun 27, 2020
Net income (loss) 25,900 (546,500) (131,600) 198,900 397,300 135,500
Depreciation expense 104,300 110,600 106,600 81,600 91,400 113,300
Stock-based compensation 177,200 128,800 148,400 103,100 92,900 73,200
Bad debt expense 3,400
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 8,000
Gain on sale of product lines (500) (14,500)
Amortization and write-off of acquired intangible assets 152,400 179,700 149,000 85,500 85,700 78,600
Write-off of right-of-use assets 7,800
(Gain) loss on sales and dispositions of property, plant and equipment 5,200 2,600 8,600 (3,000) 300 21,800
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs 3,000 14,600 24,300 72,400 60,200 39,600
Amortization of inventory fair value adjustment in connection with acquisition 8,300 17,800 5,800
Gain on repurchase of convertible notes (1,000)
Gain on sale of facility (34,900)
Other non-cash (income) expense, net (3,500) (12,200) (5,700) 11,400 9,900 (2,400)
Accounts receivable (58,700) 72,300 83,200 (49,200) 20,200 5,000
Inventories (71,300) 73,800 (81,500) (51,800) (6,600) 32,700
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 5,100 3,400 15,500 (6,200) 11,300 11,600
Prepayments and other current and non-currents assets (35,100) 30,600 (4,200) (14,300) (4,800) 17,300
Income taxes, net (218,200) 77,700 (37,900) (21,100) 16,000 31,300
Accounts payable 69,200 (89,700) (74,000) 47,000 (34,000) (11,700)
Accrued payroll and related expenses 22,000 (8,900) (36,300) 300 900 11,100
Operating lease liabilities (5,700) (4,300) (16,200) 600 (9,000) (11,600)
Accrued expenses and other current and non-current liabilities (21,800) (16,100) 14,800 4,100 7,500 (20,300)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (314,500) 138,800 (136,600) (90,600) 1,500 65,400
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities 100,400 571,200 311,400 260,400 341,400 388,800
Net cash provided by operating activities 126,300 24,700 179,800 459,300 738,700 524,300
Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment (231,000) (133,000) (128,500) (91,200) (84,800) (86,000)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (700,900) (861,600)
Payment for acquisition of intangible assets (4,000)
Payment for asset acquisitions (10,000) (4,000)
Proceeds from sale of product lines 1,300 20,100
Purchases of short-term investments (365,900) (278,700) (1,030,300) (1,085,100) (1,991,000) (1,341,300)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments 464,700 1,001,500 1,146,100 973,600 2,062,200 423,500
Proceeds from sale of facility, net of cash and selling costs 47,800
Term loan funding provided to NeoPhotonics (30,000)
Proceeds from the sales of property and equipment 300 800 300 6,400 23,300
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (84,100) (114,300) (874,000) (226,300) 1,000 (987,700)
Proceeds from the issuance of 2029 Notes, net of issuance costs 599,400
Proceeds from the issuance of 2028 Notes, net of issuance costs 854,100
Proceeds from the issuance of 2026 Notes, net of issuance costs 1,042,200
Proceeds from term loans 76,500
Payment, repurchase and conversion of 2024 Notes (323,100) (132,800) (1,800)
Principal payments on term loans (8,100) (5,900) (497,500)
Repurchase of common stock (175,600) (543,900) (236,000) (200,000)
Payment of withholding taxes related to net share settlement of restricted stock units (41,700) (24,000) (37,200) (39,000) (39,700) (14,000)
Payment of acquisition related holdback (1,000)
Proceeds from employee stock plans 16,100 14,400 15,100 13,500 12,600 9,900
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 200 700
Principal payments on finance leases (500) (12,500)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 41,800 (332,700) 263,000 282,900 (263,400) 328,800
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 84,000 (422,300) (431,200) 515,900 476,300 (134,600)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 436,700 859,000 1,290,200 774,300 298,000 432,600
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 520,700 436,700 859,000 1,290,200 774,300 298,000

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-27).


The cash flow statement reveals a volatile financial performance over the analyzed period. While net cash provided by operating activities generally remained positive, significant fluctuations occurred in investing and financing activities, leading to considerable shifts in the company’s overall cash position.

Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities demonstrated a peak in fiscal year 2021 at US$738.7 million, followed by a decline to US$179.8 million in 2023. A substantial decrease was observed in 2024, falling to US$24.7 million, before recovering to US$126.3 million in 2025. This volatility is linked to significant swings in net income (loss), with losses reported in 2023, 2024, and partially offset by substantial adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flow. Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities consistently exceeded net income in magnitude, indicating a reliance on non-cash items to generate operating cash flow.
Investing Activities
Investing activities consistently represented a net cash outflow throughout the period. The largest outflow occurred in 2020 at US$987.7 million, largely driven by purchases of short-term investments. A significant outflow of US$861.6 million was recorded in 2023, attributed to the acquisition of businesses. Purchases of property, plant, and equipment remained relatively stable, ranging from US$84.8 million to US$231.0 million annually. Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments partially offset these outflows, but were insufficient to generate a net inflow.
Financing Activities
Financing activities exhibited considerable variation. A net cash inflow of US$328.8 million was observed in 2020, primarily due to proceeds from the issuance of notes and employee stock plans. Subsequent years saw fluctuations, including a net outflow of US$263.4 million in 2021, followed by an inflow of US$282.9 million in 2022. 2024 experienced a substantial outflow of US$332.7 million, largely due to the repurchase of common stock and payments related to notes. A modest inflow of US$41.8 million was recorded in 2025.
Cash Position
The company’s cash and cash equivalents fluctuated significantly. Beginning with US$432.6 million in 2020, it peaked at US$1,290.2 million in 2022 before declining to US$436.7 million in 2024. A recovery to US$520.7 million was observed in 2025. The decrease in cash in 2020 and 2023-2024 was directly related to the net cash outflows from investing and financing activities, respectively.
Working Capital
Significant changes were observed in working capital components. Accounts receivable and inventories experienced substantial fluctuations, with notable outflows in certain years. Changes in operating assets and liabilities were also volatile, contributing to the overall variability in operating cash flow. The company consistently managed accounts payable and accrued expenses, but these changes did not consistently offset the fluctuations in other working capital accounts.

Overall, the cash flow statement indicates a company navigating a dynamic business environment. While operating activities generally generated positive cash flow, substantial investments, acquisitions, and financing activities created significant volatility in the company’s cash position. The reliance on non-cash adjustments to bolster operating cash flow and the large swings in financing activities warrant further investigation.

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