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.

Palantir Technologies Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

US$ in thousands

3 months ended:	Dec 31, 2025	Sep 30, 2025	Jun 30, 2025	Mar 31, 2025	Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021
Net income (loss)	611,607)	476,748)	328,572)	217,717)	76,936)	149,341)	135,570)	106,071)	96,913)	73,439)	27,872)	19,151)	33,489)	(123,875)	(179,329)	(101,379)	(156,188)	(102,137)	(138,580)	(123,474)
Depreciation and amortization	7,018)	5,975)	6,530)	6,622)	7,006)	8,087)	8,056)	8,438)	7,972)	8,663)	8,399)	8,320)	7,373)	5,942)	4,895)	4,312)	3,840)	3,058)	4,762)	3,237)
Stock-based compensation	196,405)	172,318)	159,971)	155,339)	281,798)	142,425)	141,764)	125,651)	132,608)	114,380)	114,201)	114,714)	129,398)	140,308)	145,769)	149,323)	166,907)	184,835)	232,742)	193,731)
Unrealized and realized (gain) loss from marketable securities, net	16,223)	5,457)	(11,140)	10,688)	(6,715)	5,979)	7,688)	12,354)	1,350)	732)	2,570)	8,508)	11,388)	59,379)	138,498)	62,843)	66,073)	7,238)	—)	—)
Noncash consideration	(5,191)	(7,612)	(7,128)	(17,313)	(17,732)	(8,305)	(14,577)	(11,907)	(11,757)	(14,686)	(12,570)	(7,596)	(7,566)	(3,371)	(4,600)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Other operating activities	(203)	(10,700)	23,002)	3,531)	14,878)	39,805)	5,759)	5,592)	(8,718)	16,575)	741)	4,166)	(26,974)	19,508)	12,235)	7,388)	53,029)	13,997)	3,739)	9,094)
Accounts receivable, net	(27,452)	(259,476)	(28,542)	(134,959)	100,542)	(13,388)	(176,427)	(121,884)	53,593)	(46,089)	(116,372)	2,709)	81,772)	(78,852)	(9,872)	(65,867)	(19,825)	68,471)	(88,363)	4,480)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	1,636)	57,650)	(48,037)	40,730)	27,374)	(18,288)	(20,127)	22,924)	(4,821)	4,260)	905)	(3,299)	(24,771)	32,726)	(25,304)	(1,429)	630)	(20,314)	21,874)	(16,464)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(85,923)	42,380)	25,807)	22,395)	46,934)	27,035)	18,120)	4,704)	50,898)	(4,558)	10,373)	(35,650)	(8,339)	(24,858)	61,603)	(52,738)	51,494)	(2,141)	(20,880)	44,539)
Contract liabilities	78,534)	39,488)	101,906)	18,760)	(55,544)	99,071)	40,118)	(6,849)	(4,877)	(7,276)	69,143)	86,869)	(109,976)	30,346)	(74,482)	43,487)	(60,204)	(44,997)	16,116)	8,873)
Other liabilities	(15,359)	(14,564)	(11,690)	(13,247)	(15,150)	(11,990)	(1,757)	(15,515)	(11,989)	(11,997)	(15,070)	(10,516)	(7,031)	(10,187)	(6,982)	(10,463)	(12,329)	(7,217)	(8,660)	(7,135)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	(48,564)	(134,522)	39,444)	(66,321)	104,156)	82,440)	(140,073)	(116,620)	82,804)	(65,660)	(51,021)	40,113)	(68,345)	(50,825)	(55,037)	(87,010)	(40,234)	(6,198)	(79,913)	34,293)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities	165,688)	30,916)	210,679)	92,546)	383,391)	270,431)	8,617)	23,508)	204,259)	60,004)	62,320)	168,225)	45,274)	170,941)	241,760)	136,856)	249,615)	202,930)	161,330)	240,355)
Net cash provided by operating activities	777,295)	507,664)	539,251)	310,263)	460,327)	419,772)	144,187)	129,579)	301,172)	133,443)	90,192)	187,376)	78,763)	47,066)	62,431)	35,477)	93,427)	100,793)	22,750)	116,881)
Purchases of property and equipment	(13,272)	(6,792)	(7,634)	(6,184)	(3,106)	(3,985)	(2,879)	(2,664)	(4,860)	(1,565)	(3,934)	(4,755)	(4,918)	(14,436)	(5,458)	(15,215)	(5,844)	(5,378)	(697)	(708)
Purchases of marketable securities	(1,610,547)	(3,515,282)	(871,511)	(1,704,720)	(1,977,214)	(1,634,584)	(523,788)	(1,260,327)	(844,736)	(1,854,731)	(626,572)	(2,310,367)	—)	(35,000)	—)	(89,500)	(153,000)	(155,315)	—)	—)
Proceeds from sales and redemption of marketable securities	665,988)	3,707,565)	302,135)	350,627)	2,622,129)	1,317,843)	381,789)	751,746)	280,370)	1,660,032)	239,407)	709,459)	11,218)	22,092)	10,762)	8,247)	851)	—)	—)	—)
Purchases of privately-held securities	—)	(2,924)	(40,000)	(30,000)	(1,615)	—)	(4,000)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(23,009)	—)	—)	—)
Other investing activities	—)	(1,000)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	51,072)	66,781)	—)	—)	—)	(871)	(53,941)	—)	—)
Net cash used in investing activities	(957,831)	181,567)	(617,010)	(1,390,277)	640,194)	(320,726)	(148,878)	(511,245)	(569,226)	(196,264)	(391,099)	(1,554,591)	73,081)	(27,344)	5,304)	(96,468)	(181,873)	(214,634)	(697)	(708)
Principal payments on borrowings	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(200,000)	—)
Proceeds from the exercise of common stock options	8,268)	25,638)	28,617)	66,584)	475,189)	170,337)	16,030)	83,840)	51,409)	50,556)	90,349)	25,924)	13,981)	24,567)	20,316)	27,225)	32,772)	97,995)	167,828)	208,860)
Repurchases of common stock	(19,196)	(19,195)	(18,596)	(17,998)	(18,598)	(18,899)	(17,699)	(9,000)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	—)	—)	(3,544)	(77,573)	(218,280)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Other financing activities	30)	(8)	(27)	90)	353)	(11)	(306)	408)	(177)	384)	335)	59)	176)	(576)	291)	16)	(307)	1,343)	762)	(2,506)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(10,898)	6,435)	6,450)	(28,897)	238,664)	151,427)	(1,975)	75,248)	51,232)	50,940)	90,684)	25,983)	14,157)	23,991)	20,607)	27,241)	32,465)	99,338)	(31,410)	206,354)
Effect of foreign exchange on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(1,967)	(2,074)	7,538)	3,980)	(7,705)	5,908)	(924)	(4,024)	5,043)	(258)	(4,531)	2,676)	8,585)	(6,129)	(5,614)	(727)	(280)	(2,142)	701)	(2,197)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(193,401)	693,592)	(63,771)	(1,104,931)	1,331,480)	256,381)	(7,590)	(310,442)	(211,779)	(12,139)	(214,754)	(1,338,556)	174,586)	37,584)	82,728)	(34,477)	(56,261)	(16,645)	(8,656)	320,330)

The financial statement information reveals a complex cash flow pattern over the analyzed period. Initially, the company experienced net losses, which gradually diminished before transitioning to profitability. Operating cash flow exhibited significant volatility, while investing and financing activities demonstrated substantial shifts, particularly related to marketable securities and stock-based compensation.

Net Income (Loss) & Operating Activities: Net income (loss) began with substantial losses, peaking at approximately -156,188 (in thousands of US dollars) in December 2021. Losses decreased through 2022, culminating in a positive net income of 33,489 in December 2022. Profitability continued to improve through 2024, reaching 135,570 in June 2024, before a dip in December 2024. By the end of the analyzed period, net income reached 611,607 in December 2025. Net cash provided by operating activities generally followed this trend, with a significant increase in cash flow coinciding with the move to profitability. Operating cash flow peaked at 777,295 in December 2025.
Stock-Based Compensation: Stock-based compensation consistently represented a significant non-cash expense, ranging from approximately 140,308 to 232,742 (in thousands of US dollars) throughout the period. While relatively stable between 2021 and 2023, it increased substantially to 281,798 in December 2022, before decreasing and then rising again to 196,405 in December 2025. This suggests a continued reliance on equity-based compensation.
Marketable Securities: Activity related to marketable securities was highly variable. Significant unrealized and realized gains/losses were recorded, particularly in 2021 and 2022. Purchases and sales of marketable securities were substantial, with net purchases peaking at 1,854,731 in June 2023 and net proceeds from sales reaching 3,707,565 in September 2025. These fluctuations significantly impacted net cash used in investing activities.
Investing Activities: Net cash used in investing activities was dominated by purchases of marketable securities. A large outflow of cash was observed in the first half of 2023, driven by substantial purchases. However, significant inflows were recorded in late 2024 and 2025 due to proceeds from sales and redemptions. Purchases of privately-held securities also contributed to cash outflows, particularly in late 2024 and early 2025.
Financing Activities: Financing activities were also dynamic. Proceeds from the exercise of common stock options provided a consistent, though fluctuating, source of cash inflow. Repurchases of common stock and taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards represented significant cash outflows. A substantial outflow related to taxes paid on net share settlement occurred in December 2024. Overall, net cash provided by financing activities was positive for much of the period, but experienced periods of net cash usage.
Working Capital: Changes in operating assets and liabilities exhibited considerable volatility. Accounts receivable showed large swings, with significant decreases in June 2021 and increases in December 2022 and December 2023. Contract liabilities also fluctuated substantially, indicating changes in deferred revenue recognition. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities demonstrated more moderate changes. These fluctuations contributed to the overall variability in operating cash flow.

In summary, the company’s cash flow profile evolved from a period of substantial losses and negative operating cash flow to one of increasing profitability and positive operating cash flow. Investing and financing activities were heavily influenced by activity related to marketable securities and equity-based compensation, respectively. The significant fluctuations in working capital components also played a role in the overall cash flow dynamics.

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Cash Flow Statement Quarterly Data

Cash Flow Statement
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