Stock Analysis on Net

NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA)

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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: 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
Stock-based compensation expense
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income taxes
(Gains) losses on non-marketable equity securities and publicly-held equity securities, net
Acquisition termination cost
Other
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued and other current liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
Proceeds from sales of non-marketable equity securities
Purchases of marketable securities
Purchases related to property and equipment and intangible assets
Purchases of non-marketable equity securities
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Other
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Proceeds related to employee stock plans
Payments related to repurchases of common stock
Payments related to employee stock plan taxes
Dividends paid
Principal payments on property and equipment and intangible assets
Issuance of debt, net of issuance costs
Repayment of debt
Other
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-07-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-07-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-10-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-07-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-04-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-10-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-07-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-04-28).


Net Income
Net income experienced significant growth overall, particularly from mid-2021 onward, with notable peaks in the quarters ending July 2023 (US$ 6,189 million), October 2023 (US$ 9,243 million), and continuing to rise and fluctuate through to April 2025. There was a sharp increase starting in early 2023, reflecting improved profitability.
Stock-based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation steadily increased over the periods, rising from US$ 178 million in April 2019 to US$ 1,625 million by July 2025. This steady increase indicates a growing use of equity incentives in employee compensation.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses showed an upward trend, with an initial stabilization around US$ 90-100 million until early 2020, followed by substantial increases from mid-2020, peaking at US$ 669 million in July 2025. This increase aligns with growing capital expenditures and asset base expansion.
Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes fluctuated significantly, with periods of negative balances notable from mid-2020 onwards, including large negative values such as -US$ 1,577 million in April 2023 and -US$ 2,177 million in April 2024. Such swings suggest tax timing differences impacting the financial statements.
(Gains) Losses on Equity Securities
Gains and losses on equity securities varied, with some quarters showing losses, particularly the quarter ending April 2024 (-US$ 728 million), and large negative variance in October 2024 (-US$ 2,248 million). This indicates volatility in investment valuation or realizations.
Acquisition Termination Cost
A notable acquisition termination cost of US$ 1,353 million appeared in January 2022, representing a one-time significant expense.
Working Capital Items
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable balances demonstrated erratic movement with large fluctuations, including negative spikes such as -US$ 2,987 million in July 2023 and -US$ 5,369 million in October 2024, interspersed with positive values. This volatility may reflect changes in sales timing or collection patterns.
Inventories
Inventories showed wide fluctuation, with negative values indicating inventory reductions (e.g., -US$ 2,424 million in April 2024 and -US$ 3,622 million in July 2025) and occasional positive spikes, highlighting variable inventory management or demand fluctuations.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
These assets varied greatly, experiencing both significant negative and positive variations over quarters, suggesting periodic adjustments or reclassifications.
Accounts Payable
Accounts payable generally trended upward, with notable increases especially in late periods (e.g., US$ 1,689 million in October 2024), indicating a possible extension of payment terms or increased operational spending.
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Liabilities were volatile, with large positive spikes such as US$ 7,128 million in April 2025 and also negative values. This could be due to fluctuations in accrued expenses or timing of payments.
Other Long-term Liabilities
These liabilities exhibited growth over time, increasing from low double digits to nearly US$ 629 million by July 2025, reflecting long-term obligations.
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities
This line showed substantial volatility, with large positive and negative swings across quarters, including extreme negative changes near the end of the observation period, indicating fluctuating working capital impacts on cash flow.
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Operating cash flow remained generally strong and growing over time, with peaks around 2023 and 2024, reaching as high as US$ 27,414 million in April 2024, reflecting healthy cash generation from operations.
Investing Activities
Proceeds from Marketable Securities
Proceeds were inconsistent but sizable in many quarters, often in the range of several thousands of millions, reflecting active management of investment portfolios.
Purchases of Marketable Securities
Purchases fluctuated, with large outflows particularly noticeable from 2020 forward, such as -US$ 7,523 million in May 2024 and continuing in similar territory, highlighting significant investment activity.
Property and Equipment Purchases
Capital expenditures generally increased over time, from modest levels in 2019 to over US$ 1,800 million in some later quarters, supporting growth and expansion.
Acquisitions
Acquisition-related cash flows included a material outflow of -US$ 7,137 million in April 2020, indicative of a significant business acquisition, with smaller related values in other periods.
Net Cash from Investing
Investing cash flows were predominantly negative, especially from 2020 onward, reflecting substantial capital investments and acquisitions. There were some quarters with positive inflows but overall strong net cash usage.
Financing Activities
Stock Plan Proceeds and Payments
Proceeds from employee stock plans were generally modest but increased over time, while payments for repurchases of common stock escalated significantly, especially from 2021 onward, reaching levels above US$ 10 billion in some quarters, indicating aggressive share buyback programs.
Payments Related to Employee Stock Plan Taxes and Dividends
Payments for employee stock plan taxes steadily increased, along with consistent dividend payments of approximately US$ 100 million per quarter, demonstrating stable shareholder returns and tax obligations.
Debt Issuance and Repayment
Debt issuance showed a significant spike in 2020 (around US$ 4,979 million) but remained minimal in other periods. Debt repayments occurred sporadically, indicating active debt management.
Net Cash from Financing
Financing cash flows were variable, with large inflows tied to debt issuance and stock plan activities in some periods, but substantial outflows due to stock repurchases, leading to predominantly negative net financing cash flow in recent periods.
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash levels fluctuated significantly, with considerable increases in early quarters (2019-2020), followed by deep declines reflecting heavy investing outflows and stock repurchases. Some recovery is seen in certain quarters, but overall volatility reflects the interplay of strong operating cash flows with heavy investment and financing cash uses.