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.

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

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3 months ended:	Oct 26, 2025	Jul 27, 2025	Apr 27, 2025	Jan 26, 2025	Oct 27, 2024	Jul 28, 2024	Apr 28, 2024	Jan 28, 2024	Oct 29, 2023	Jul 30, 2023	Apr 30, 2023	Jan 29, 2023	Oct 30, 2022	Jul 31, 2022	May 1, 2022	Jan 30, 2022	Oct 31, 2021	Aug 1, 2021	May 2, 2021	Jan 31, 2021	Oct 25, 2020	Jul 26, 2020	Apr 26, 2020	Jan 26, 2020	Oct 27, 2019	Jul 28, 2019	Apr 28, 2019
Net income	31,910)	26,422)	18,775)	22,091)	19,309)	16,599)	14,881)	12,285)	9,243)	6,189)	2,043)	1,414)	680)	656)	1,618)	3,003)	2,464)	2,373)	1,912)	1,457)	1,336)	622)	917)	951)	898)	553)	394)
Stock-based compensation expense	1,654)	1,625)	1,474)	1,321)	1,252)	1,153)	1,011)	994)	979)	841)	735)	738)	745)	648)	578)	551)	559)	465)	429)	416)	383)	374)	224)	220)	223)	223)	178)
Depreciation and amortization	751)	669)	611)	543)	478)	433)	410)	387)	372)	365)	384)	426)	406)	378)	334)	309)	298)	286)	281)	288)	299)	404)	107)	106)	92)	92)	91)
Deferred income taxes	125)	17)	(2,177)	(598)	(603)	(1,699)	(1,577)	(78)	(530)	(746)	(1,135)	(647)	(532)	(443)	(542)	(224)	(21)	(185)	24)	(165)	(53)	(80)	16)	23)	22)	15)	(42)
(Gains) losses on non-marketable equity securities and publicly-held equity securities, net	(1,353)	(2,248)	175)	(728)	(38)	(195)	(69)	(262)	69)	(59)	14)	10)	11)	7)	17)	52)	(19)	—)	(133)	(9)	4)	2)	3)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Acquisition termination cost	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	1,353)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Other	(80)	(98)	(98)	(137)	(77)	(143)	(145)	(108)	(68)	(68)	(34)	20)	(45)	(5)	23)	22)	9)	19)	(3)	(9)	(1)	(11)	1)	—)	4)	3)	(2)
Accounts receivable	(5,582)	(5,676)	933)	(5,369)	(3,561)	(1,767)	(2,366)	(1,690)	(1,243)	(2,987)	(252)	1,080)	410)	120)	(788)	(692)	(366)	(562)	(595)	117)	(462)	44)	(249)	(201)	105)	(319)	182)
Inventories	(4,823)	(3,622)	(1,258)	(2,424)	(977)	(803)	(577)	(503)	(456)	295)	566)	(706)	(563)	(725)	(560)	(374)	(118)	(123)	(159)	(334)	(93)	54)	(151)	66)	153)	225)	153)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(89)	386)	560)	331)	(714)	714)	(726)	(1,185)	255)	(377)	(215)	(210)	247)	(293)	(1,261)	(158)	(1,575)	16)	2)	15)	(443)	42)	(8)	22)	19)	31)	5)
Accounts payable	(223)	1,314)	941)	867)	1,689)	823)	(22)	281)	461)	778)	11)	(193)	(917)	304)	255)	94)	195)	209)	70)	74)	226)	(8)	71)	103)	136)	78)	(123)
Accrued and other current liabilities	1,129)	(4,053)	7,128)	360)	604)	(888)	4,202)	1,072)	(1,722)	1,986)	689)	166)	(92)	633)	634)	511)	(62)	133)	(1)	128)	30)	113)	(32)	157)	(24)	50)	(129)
Other long-term liabilities	332)	629)	350)	372)	265)	261)	323)	306)	(28)	131)	105)	150)	42)	(10)	70)	(61)	155)	51)	47)	89)	53)	11)	10)	18)	12)	(15)	13)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions	(9,256)	(11,022)	8,654)	(5,863)	(2,694)	(1,660)	834)	(1,719)	(2,733)	(174)	904)	287)	(873)	29)	(1,650)	(680)	(1,771)	(276)	(636)	89)	(689)	256)	(359)	165)	401)	50)	101)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities	(8,159)	(11,057)	8,639)	(5,462)	(1,682)	(2,111)	464)	(786)	(1,911)	159)	868)	834)	(288)	614)	113)	30)	(945)	309)	(38)	610)	(57)	945)	(8)	514)	742)	383)	326)
Net cash provided by operating activities	23,751)	15,365)	27,414)	16,629)	17,627)	14,488)	15,345)	11,499)	7,332)	6,348)	2,911)	2,248)	392)	1,270)	1,731)	3,033)	1,519)	2,682)	1,874)	2,067)	1,279)	1,567)	909)	1,465)	1,640)	936)	720)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities	2,728)	3,130)	3,122)	1,710)	1,387)	4,094)	4,004)	1,731)	2,890)	2,599)	2,512)	2,633)	5,809)	5,036)	5,947)	7,417)	2,544)	2,096)	3,140)	3,627)	4,133)	1,032)	—)	—)	1,152)	1,373)	2,219)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities	—)	20)	467)	177)	154)	15)	149)	50)	—)	—)	—)	—)	75)	702)	1,029)	107)	211)	347)	358)	25)	243)	258)	1)	2)	211)	3,126)	26)
Proceeds from sales of non-marketable equity securities	2)	70)	—)	—)	66)	50)	55)	1)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Purchases of marketable securities	(5,718)	(7,812)	(6,546)	(7,010)	(4,518)	(5,744)	(9,303)	(7,523)	(5,345)	(2,542)	(2,801)	(2,133)	(2,188)	(3,644)	(3,932)	(8,767)	(6,752)	(4,798)	(4,470)	(6,468)	(4,554)	(7,425)	(861)	—)	—)	(839)	(622)
Purchases related to property and equipment and intangible assets	(1,636)	(1,895)	(1,227)	(1,077)	(813)	(977)	(369)	(254)	(278)	(289)	(248)	(509)	(530)	(433)	(361)	(273)	(222)	(183)	(298)	(283)	(473)	(217)	(155)	(145)	(103)	(113)	(128)
Purchases of non-marketable equity securities	(3,707)	(346)	(649)	(478)	(474)	(344)	(190)	35)	(441)	(456)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(693)	(294)	(383)	(542)	(148)	(278)	(39)	—)	—)	—)	(83)	—)	—)	(13)	(36)	(60)	(203)	—)	—)	—)	(1,353)	(7,137)	(34)	(4)	—)	—)	—)
Other	—)	—)	—)	22)	—)	—)	—)	(149)	4)	242)	(221)	6)	(18)	(30)	(35)	(10)	(17)	5)	(2)	(30)	3)	(1)	(6)	(4)	(4)	(2)	—)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(9,024)	(7,127)	(5,216)	(7,198)	(4,346)	(3,184)	(5,693)	(6,109)	(3,170)	(446)	(841)	(3)	3,148)	1,618)	2,612)	(1,586)	(4,439)	(2,533)	(1,272)	(3,129)	(2,001)	(13,490)	(1,055)	(151)	1,256)	3,545)	1,495)
Proceeds related to employee stock plans	273)	—)	370)	1)	204)	—)	285)	—)	156)	1)	246)	6)	144)	1)	204)	4)	149)	2)	126)	4)	96)	6)	88)	3)	63)	—)	83)
Payments related to repurchases of common stock	(12,456)	(9,720)	(14,095)	(7,811)	(10,997)	(7,158)	(7,740)	(2,659)	(3,807)	(3,067)	—)	(1,213)	(3,485)	(3,345)	(1,996)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Payments related to employee stock plan taxes	(2,429)	(1,848)	(1,532)	(1,862)	(1,679)	(1,637)	(1,752)	(841)	(763)	(672)	(507)	(344)	(294)	(305)	(532)	(622)	(439)	(366)	(477)	(226)	(298)	(196)	(222)	(88)	(202)	(50)	(211)
Dividends paid	(244)	(244)	(244)	(245)	(245)	(246)	(98)	(99)	(97)	(100)	(99)	(98)	(100)	(100)	(100)	(101)	(100)	(99)	(99)	(99)	(99)	(99)	(98)	(98)	(97)	(98)	(97)
Principal payments on property and equipment and intangible assets	(24)	(21)	(52)	(32)	(28)	(29)	(40)	(30)	(13)	(11)	(20)	(4)	(18)	(14)	(22)	(21)	(22)	(21)	(19)	(17)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Issuance of debt, net of issuance costs	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(8)	4,985)	—)	(3)	—)	(8)	4,979)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Repayment of debt	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(1,250)	—)	—)	—)	(1,250)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(1,000)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Other	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(1)	—)	—)	(3)	—)	1)	—)	(5)	—)	—)	(2)	(1)	—)	—)	(3)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(14,880)	(11,833)	(15,553)	(9,949)	(12,745)	(10,320)	(9,345)	(3,629)	(4,525)	(5,099)	(380)	(1,656)	(3,753)	(3,762)	(2,446)	(745)	(1,420)	4,501)	(471)	(342)	(301)	(297)	4,744)	(183)	(236)	(148)	(225)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	(153)	(3,595)	6,645)	(518)	536)	984)	307)	1,761)	(363)	803)	1,690)	589)	(213)	(874)	1,897)	702)	(4,340)	4,650)	131)	(1,404)	(1,023)	(12,220)	4,598)	1,131)	2,660)	4,333)	1,990)

Net Income: Net income exhibits a generally upward trend with notable peaks in recent quarters, especially from early 2023 onward. There are fluctuations with occasional declines, such as in mid-2022, but the overall trajectory shows strong growth, reaching its highest reported figures in 2024.
Stock-based Compensation Expense: Stock-based compensation expense has increased steadily over the periods, indicating continuous growth in remuneration costs related to equity awards. This trend reflects expanding personnel incentives or increased stock valuation considerations.
Depreciation and Amortization: Depreciation and amortization expenses have generally risen over time, with a significant jump around mid-2020, followed by gradual increases through subsequent periods. This suggests increased investment in fixed and intangible assets.
Deferred Income Taxes: Deferred income taxes show considerable volatility, with large swings between positive and negative values. Recent quarters indicate a sharp negative spike followed by a rebound, reflecting variability in tax-related assets and liabilities affecting earnings.
Gains/Losses on Non-Marketable and Publicly-Held Equity Securities: These gains and losses fluctuate significantly without a clear trend, indicating variability in investment performance or revaluation of equity holdings.
Acquisition Termination Cost: A substantial one-time acquisition termination cost appears in early 2022, impacting financial results for that quarter specifically.
Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable figures are highly volatile, with frequent large negative and positive movements. The recent quarters show increasingly large negative values, suggesting either aggressive collection or adjustments in credit policies.
Inventories: Inventory values are erratic, with a general tendency toward negative values in most recent periods. Fluctuations suggest variable demand or supply chain management adjustments, including possible write-downs or changes in stock levels.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets: These assets demonstrate wide variability, with significant declines mid-period followed by recoveries, indicating timing differences or reclassification impacts.
Accounts Payable: Accounts payable show variability but with a mild increasing trend in later periods, potentially reflecting changes in payment terms or procurement volumes.
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities: There is noticeable volatility in accrued liabilities, with spikes in some quarters and sharp declines in others, suggesting fluctuations in accrued expenses or short-term obligations.
Other Long-Term Liabilities: Long-term liabilities remain relatively stable with minor increases, indicating consistent management of long-term obligations.
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities: Operating assets and liabilities present high variability, with large positive and negative swings, reflecting dynamic working capital management and possible impacts from acquisitions.
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash from Operating Activities: Adjustments show significant fluctuations corresponding with non-cash items and provisions, sometimes offsetting net income to varying degrees, indicating differing operational cash flow dynamics each period.
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: CFO generally trends upward, with occasional dips, mirroring the net income trend but with some timing differences. High cash generation in recent periods indicates strong operational efficiency and cash conversion.
Proceeds and Purchases of Marketable Securities: Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities show intermittent spikes, while purchases display large outflows in certain periods, particularly in 2020, suggesting strategic shifts in investment portfolios or liquidity management.
Purchases Related to Property, Equipment, and Intangible Assets: Capital expenditures are variable but generally increase over time, highlighting ongoing investment in fixed assets and technology.
Purchases and Sales of Non-Marketable Equity Securities: Investments in non-marketable securities show occasional large purchases in recent quarters combined with sporadic sales, indicating selective investment activity in private entities or affiliates.
Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired: Acquisition activity is marked by a large outflow in mid-2020, followed by smaller, irregular acquisitions, reflecting occasional strategic expansions.
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities: Investing cash flows show significant volatility with large outflows particularly in 2020 and variable inflows and outflows in subsequent periods, highlighting dynamic investment and divestment activities.
Financing Activities: Stock Plans, Stock Repurchases, Dividends and Debt: Stock-related proceeds from employee plans demonstrate periodic inflows, while stock repurchases have increased substantially over recent years, indicating active share buyback programs. Dividends paid are relatively stable, reflecting consistent payout policy. Issuance and repayment of debt occur sporadically, with large issuances in 2020 and partial repayments thereafter, suggesting debt management aligned with cash flows and investment needs.
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities: Financing cash flows fluctuate greatly with large inflows from debt issuance offset by substantial outflows from stock repurchases and dividends. The net effect is variable, with significant net outflows in recent periods manifestation of aggressive shareholder return strategies and debt repayment.
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash position changes indicate general growth in liquidity in the majority of periods, although there are notable declines aligned with heavy investing or financing outflows. The recent periods feature moderate fluctuations with an overall maintained strong cash balance.

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