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.
The cash flow statement reveals a volatile pattern of cash generation and usage over the observed period. Initially, the company experienced net losses, impacting cash from operations. However, a significant shift occurred in late 2022 and into 2023, with net income turning positive and substantially increasing, leading to a corresponding improvement in cash flow from operating activities.
A notable trend is the consistent and substantial share-based compensation expense, which consistently adds back to net income in calculating cash flow from operations. Depreciation and amortization also consistently contribute to this adjustment, though at a lower magnitude. Deferred income taxes show significant fluctuations, particularly a large negative impact in early 2024.
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities demonstrated a substantial increase beginning in the October 2022 period, peaking in July 2025. Prior to this, operating cash flow was often constrained by net losses. Fluctuations in accounts receivable, deferred revenue, and accrued liabilities significantly impacted operating cash flow throughout the period. Specifically, large swings in deferred revenue are observed, contributing to both positive and negative impacts on cash flow.
Investing Activities
Investing activities are characterized by significant outflows, primarily related to purchases of investments and property, equipment, and other assets. Proceeds from maturities of investments provide a partial offset, but net cash used in investing activities remains consistently negative. Business acquisitions also represent a notable cash outflow, particularly in the earlier periods and again in late 2024/early 2025. A large outflow related to purchases of investments occurred in July 2020.
Financing Activities
Financing activities exhibit considerable variability. Significant inflows were observed in 2020 due to proceeds from borrowings on convertible senior notes. Repurchases of common stock represent a consistent cash outflow, though the magnitude varies. Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans provide a recurring, though smaller, inflow. Repayments of convertible senior notes also contribute to cash outflow. A substantial net cash outflow occurred in the financing activities in the January 2025 period.
The period from October 2023 through July 2025 demonstrates a marked improvement in overall cash flow, driven by increased profitability and, to a lesser extent, positive adjustments within operating activities. However, significant investment and financing activities continue to influence the overall cash position. The large negative impact from deferred income taxes in January 2024 warrants further investigation.
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions, show considerable fluctuation, indicating significant working capital management activity. Accounts receivable, in particular, exhibits large swings, suggesting potential challenges in collecting payments or changes in sales terms. The trend in prepaid expenses and other assets also shows considerable volatility.