Cash Flow Statement
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.
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- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Debt to Equity since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Aggregate Accruals
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Synopsys Inc., consolidated cash flow statement
US$ in thousands
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-31).
- Net Income
- The net income has shown consistent growth over the periods, increasing from approximately $532 million in 2019 to over $2.2 billion in 2024. This reflects a strong upward trend in profitability, with particularly substantial growth in the most recent year.
- Operating Expenses: Amortization, Depreciation, and Stock-based Compensation
- Amortization and depreciation expenses have risen steadily from about $202 million in 2019 to nearly $295 million in 2024. Similarly, stock-based compensation expenses have shown a marked increase from $155 million in 2019 to $692 million in 2024, indicating increased investment in employee incentives or executive compensation.
- Allowance for Credit Losses and Gains/Losses on Investments
- The allowance for credit losses has generally fluctuated, with negative values in some years reflecting recoveries or reversals. There were significant losses recognized in 2024 related to the sale of strategic investments and divestitures, with charges around $-55 million and $-869 million respectively, which may have affected the overall financial results for that year.
- Deferred Income Taxes and Income Taxes
- Deferred income taxes have worsened over time, moving from a liability (negative balance) of approximately $-83 million in 2019 to $-408 million in 2024, suggesting increasing deferred tax obligations. Income taxes paid show variability, with a large spike to $198 million in 2023 followed by a negative amount indicating tax benefits in 2024.
- Working Capital Changes
- Changes in operating assets and liabilities show significant volatility. Notable are large negative changes affecting cash flow in recent years, such as a $-707 million change in 2024. Accounts receivable and inventories feature fluctuating values, with some large negative changes indicating possible challenges in asset management or collection periods.
- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
- Cash flow from operating activities increased steadily from $800 million in 2019 to peak near $1.74 billion in 2022 before declining to approximately $1.4 billion in 2024, still representing strong cash-generating capacity relative to net income.
- Investing Activities
- Investing cash flows reflect consistent outflows driven by property and equipment purchases and acquisitions. However, 2024 stands out with a large positive investing cash flow of $1.22 billion, primarily due to proceeds from a business divestiture, indicating a strategic shift or asset monetization in that year.
- Financing Activities
- Financing cash flows have been predominantly negative throughout the periods, with significant outflows linked to repurchases of treasury stock, payments for taxes related to equity awards, and debt repayments. The largest negative financing outflow occurred in 2024 at $181 million, although this is comparatively lower than some previous years when exceeding $1 billion.
- Cash and Cash Equivalents
- Cash balances have generally increased from $730 million in 2019 to nearly $3.9 billion by the end of 2024, indicating strong liquidity growth. The large increase in 2024 aligns with the positive net cash provided by investing activities, emphasizing the impact of divestitures on cash reserves.
- Summary
- The financial data reveal sustained growth in profitability and operating cash flow over the analyzed period, supported by rising net income and strong cash generation. However, increased amortization, stock-based compensation, and deferred tax liabilities have added to expenses and financial obligations. Cash outflows from financing activities reflect ongoing commitments to managing equity and debt, while investing activities in 2024 demonstrate a strategic pivot through significant divestitures, positively affecting cash positions. The overall financial position appears robust, with substantial increases in cash resources by the latest period.