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.

O’Reilly Automotive Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended:	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020	Dec 31, 2019	Sep 30, 2019	Jun 30, 2019	Mar 31, 2019	Dec 31, 2018	Sep 30, 2018	Jun 30, 2018	Mar 31, 2018	Dec 31, 2017	Sep 30, 2017	Jun 30, 2017	Mar 31, 2017
Net income	585,438)	576,760)	481,880)	518,973)	558,652)	585,451)	501,609)	392,945)	527,252)	531,667)	300,438)	324,916)	391,293)	353,681)	321,152)	300,357)	366,151)	353,073)	304,906)	302,315)	283,734)	282,821)	264,934)
Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and intangibles	90,003)	85,122)	82,923)	90,563)	78,737)	79,160)	79,757)	83,125)	79,637)	77,910)	73,963)	70,493)	68,107)	68,311)	63,964)	65,619)	62,526)	60,872)	69,920)	60,345)	58,541)	57,951)	57,008)
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs	1,248)	1,140)	1,102)	1,094)	1,087)	1,137)	1,070)	1,280)	1,148)	1,117)	1,035)	1,018)	1,011)	969)	918)	913)	908)	854)	795)	793)	734)	702)	642)
Deferred income taxes	14,371)	23,271)	5,031)	2,330)	(3,869)	11,371)	10,551)	(19,868)	17,262)	73,719)	(58,732)	8,775)	4,019)	4,052)	4,312)	2,926)	8,210)	4,654)	4,370)	(46,441)	33,799)	5,438)	2,611)
Share-based compensation programs	6,211)	6,169)	6,533)	6,112)	5,969)	6,283)	6,292)	5,685)	5,582)	5,605)	5,875)	5,343)	5,563)	5,591)	5,424)	5,032)	4,992)	4,976)	5,176)	4,566)	4,482)	4,925)	5,428)
Other	433)	(724)	1,007)	325)	421)	462)	920)	2,110)	670)	167)	1,739)	1,699)	1,553)	2,032)	2,245)	3,591)	1,651)	2,409)	2,244)	3,616)	2,137)	4,227)	1,810)
Accounts receivable	(9,372)	(26,915)	(33,678)	9,316)	(11,384)	(7,442)	(37,917)	14,455)	(4)	(22,758)	(12,208)	23,315)	36,086)	(14,064)	(60,914)	50,937)	(3,249)	(19,129)	(10,421)	1,019)	(17,964)	(11,016)	219)
Inventory	(132,235)	(160,369)	(158,387)	(39,054)	63)	(24,558)	30,915)	(122,625)	1,847)	28,851)	(106,937)	(84,926)	(85,883)	(33,698)	(35,405)	(34,153)	(47,600)	(38,971)	(42,643)	(23,464)	(28,472)	(86,699)	(93,167)
Accounts payable	315,489)	315,732)	247,280)	86,201)	25,925)	264,694)	134,091)	99,177)	146,928)	177,919)	156,584)	(15,520)	90,421)	77,604)	60,918)	(16,393)	69,427)	91,886)	32,756)	35,779)	62,362)	103,894)	51,230)
Income taxes payable	61,840)	(126,215)	138,228)	11,066)	128,865)	(125,788)	138,196)	74,158)	(87,274)	78,906)	131,949)	(110,522)	91,216)	(83,309)	82,476)	18,443)	(21,979)	(52,941)	79,380)	(17,904)	(26,049)	(57,836)	116,009)
Other	27,621)	8,116)	(82,033)	(44,943)	68,029)	31,390)	25,188)	(42,968)	97,003)	146,882)	(34,613)	(5,788)	39,286)	25,213)	(4,468)	(11,736)	25,749)	35,273)	(14,206)	(4,356)	3,608)	29,400)	(30,024)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	263,343)	10,349)	111,410)	22,586)	211,498)	138,296)	290,473)	22,197)	158,500)	409,800)	134,775)	(193,441)	171,126)	(28,254)	42,607)	7,098)	22,348)	16,118)	44,866)	(8,926)	(6,515)	(22,257)	44,267)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities	375,609)	125,327)	208,006)	123,010)	293,843)	236,709)	389,063)	94,529)	262,799)	568,318)	158,655)	(106,113)	251,379)	52,701)	119,470)	85,179)	100,635)	89,883)	127,371)	13,953)	93,178)	50,986)	111,766)
Net cash provided by operating activities	961,047)	702,087)	689,886)	641,983)	852,495)	822,160)	890,672)	487,474)	790,051)	1,099,985)	459,093)	218,803)	642,672)	406,382)	440,622)	385,536)	466,786)	442,956)	432,277)	316,268)	376,912)	333,807)	376,700)
Purchases of property and equipment	(159,899)	(124,931)	(103,990)	(102,166)	(118,080)	(127,728)	(94,879)	(102,154)	(118,954)	(111,187)	(133,284)	(146,850)	(185,599)	(142,694)	(152,914)	(153,807)	(126,344)	(109,274)	(114,843)	(118,184)	(120,250)	(116,874)	(110,632)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	2,607)	5,065)	3,157)	2,851)	2,077)	2,469)	2,097)	4,080)	6,844)	2,945)	1,901)	1,639)	2,341)	1,327)	1,811)	1,431)	417)	2,184)	752)	2,558)	1,154)	507)	245)
Investment in tax credit equity investments	(1,182)	—)	(4,080)	(178,538)	(27)	(1,762)	(6)	(68,819)	—)	(33)	(95,259)	(15,793)	(16,271)	(1,717)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Other	(362)	(18)	(68)	(31)	(814)	(114)	(969)	(663)	(1)	(311)	—)	(142,687)	(178)	1,134)	(295)	(34,102)	(292)	(49)	(375)	(675)	(105)	(1,331)	(636)
Net cash used in investing activities	(158,836)	(119,884)	(104,981)	(277,884)	(116,844)	(127,135)	(93,757)	(167,556)	(112,111)	(108,586)	(226,642)	(303,691)	(199,707)	(141,950)	(151,398)	(186,478)	(126,219)	(107,139)	(114,466)	(116,301)	(119,201)	(117,698)	(111,023)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	—)	785,800)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	110,000)	1,052,000)	516,000)	563,000)	755,000)	874,000)	669,000)	316,000)	674,000)	755,000)	614,000)	705,000)	1,300,000)	482,000)
Payments on revolving credit facility	—)	(785,800)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(454,000)	(969,000)	(330,000)	(644,000)	(929,000)	(831,000)	(427,000)	(396,000)	(1,109,000)	(541,000)	(537,000)	(1,152,000)	(674,000)	(392,000)
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	—)	847,314)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	497,720)	—)	499,795)	—)	—)	499,955)	—)	—)	—)	498,660)	—)	—)	748,800)	—)	—)
Principal payments on long-term debt	(300,000)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(300,000)	—)	(500,000)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(119)	(6,323)	—)	(8)	(105)	(3,299)	—)	(150)	(3,939)	(850)	(2,990)	1)	(3)	(3,988)	—)	—)	—)	(3,923)	—)	(100)	(5,663)	(1,827)	—)
Repurchases of common stock	(710,315)	(1,376,034)	(775,208)	(468,887)	(942,972)	(399,641)	(664,548)	(993,194)	(442,973)	(76,975)	(574,052)	(124,808)	(387,266)	(598,861)	(321,856)	(462,953)	(285,193)	(416,417)	(549,450)	(279,382)	(550,557)	(852,261)	(490,330)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock	21,463)	15,173)	19,939)	17,554)	25,440)	28,364)	13,557)	11,110)	25,581)	15,793)	9,800)	21,129)	12,299)	11,554)	15,224)	13,191)	27,777)	19,206)	11,972)	11,576)	7,468)	10,968)	15,750)
Other	—)	—)	(350)	—)	—)	—)	(313)	—)	—)	—)	(253)	(1)	—)	—)	(190)	—)	—)	—)	(2,156)	—)	—)	—)	(156)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(988,971)	(519,870)	(755,619)	(451,341)	(917,637)	(674,576)	(651,304)	(1,482,234)	76,389)	(406,032)	15,300)	82,321)	(455,970)	(265,340)	(263,822)	(207,762)	(337,416)	(337,474)	(325,634)	(190,906)	(246,952)	(217,120)	(384,736)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(84)	25)	147)	53)	(330)	289)	(371)	858)	346)	(11)	(1,090)	169)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(186,844)	62,358)	(170,567)	(87,189)	(182,316)	20,738)	145,240)	(1,161,458)	754,675)	585,356)	246,661)	(2,398)	(13,005)	(908)	25,402)	(8,704)	3,151)	(1,657)	(7,823)	9,061)	10,759)	(1,011)	(119,059)

Net Income: Net income shows an overall upward trend with fluctuations. Beginning at approximately $265 million in March 2017, it generally increases to peaks around $530 million in late 2020, then stabilizes between $480 and $585 million by late 2022, indicating substantial growth over the period despite some volatility.
Depreciation and Amortization: Depreciation and amortization amounts gradually increase over the data periods, ranging from roughly $57 million in early 2017 to around $90 million by late 2022, reflecting ongoing capital investments and asset usage. This consistent upward movement suggests continual additions to the asset base or inflationary impacts on asset cost allocation.
Amortization of Debt Discount and Issuance Costs: This item exhibits a slow but steady increase from around $0.6 million in early 2017 to approximately $1.2 million in late 2022, consistent with the amortization schedules of debt issuance over time.
Deferred Income Taxes: Deferred income tax figures display significant volatility, frequently switching between positive and negative values. This pattern indicates periodic adjustments in tax deferrals likely influenced by changes in tax legislation, asset valuations, or timing differences in income recognition.
Share-Based Compensation Programs: Share-based compensation remains relatively stable in the $4.5 million to $6.5 million range across periods, with minor increases reflecting possible changes in equity incentive plans but overall steady compensation expense related to share awards.
Operating Assets and Liabilities (Working Capital Components): Accounts receivable and inventory figures display substantial volatility, frequently shifting between positive and negative values, indicating variable collections and inventory management practices. Accounts payable increases markedly over time, reaching over $300 million by late 2022, suggesting extended payment terms or increased supplier obligations.
Income Taxes Payable: These figures fluctuate considerably, alternating between large positive and negative values, which may indicate timing differences in tax payments or adjustments related to tax provisions and refunds.
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities: These fluctuate widely across quarters, with notable peaks indicating periods of strong management of working capital, particularly during 2020 and 2021, which may reflect operational adjustments in response to market conditions.
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: There is a general upward trend in cash from operations, with some quarterly volatility. Cash flow peaks notably in 2020, surpassing $1 billion, before stabilizing around $700 to $950 million in subsequent periods, reflecting improved cash generation capability despite external challenges.
Investing Activities: Cash outflows for investing are consistently significant, predominantly due to property and equipment purchases. Purchases range mostly from approximately $100 million to $160 million quarterly, suggesting strong ongoing capital expenditures. Proceeds from asset sales remain minor by comparison. There are some large one-off investments in tax credit equity investments and other outflows noted in certain quarters.
Financing Activities: Cash flows from financing activities generally show net outflows, often driven by substantial common stock repurchases. Repurchases vary widely with peaks greater than $1 billion, particularly notable in 2020 and 2022, indicating aggressive capital return policies. Borrowing and repayment activity on credit facilities and long-term debt fluctuate considerably, reflecting active debt management.
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash: Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents is minimal and erratic throughout the periods, implying limited impact of currency fluctuations on liquidity.
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash levels vary with significant swings, including large increases in early 2020 and late 2020 due to strong operating cash flows and financing activities, followed by sharp decreases in early 2021 and variable changes thereafter. This reflects the combined influence of operating performance, capital expenditures, financing decisions, and external factors on liquidity.

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Cash Flow Statement Quarterly Data

Cash Flow Statement
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