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.
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- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Enterprise Value (EV)
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
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Synopsys Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)
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Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-01-31).
- Net Income
- Net income exhibits significant volatility throughout the periods observed, with sharp increases notably in early 2024 where the figure peaks at over $1 billion. Prior to 2024, the net income fluctuates between approximately $100 million and $450 million, with occasional steep rises in early 2022 and late 2023. The variability reflects periods of exceptional profitability intermixed with more moderate earnings, suggesting cyclical influences or non-recurring items affecting profitability.
- Amortization and Depreciation
- This expense remains relatively stable with a slight upward trend over the periods, generally ranging between $48 million and $67 million. The most notable increase is observed in early 2024 when amortization and depreciation expenses spike above $114 million, possibly indicating increased capital expenditures or asset acquisitions.
- Stock-Based Compensation
- Stock-based compensation steadily grows from about $38 million in early 2019 to peaks exceeding $267 million in late 2025. This continuous rise reflects increased share-based payments, likely due to compensation strategy changes or increased headcount, impacting overall operating expenses.
- Allowance for Credit Losses
- The allowance for credit losses shows irregular movements with both positive and negative values, indicative of adjustments in expected credit losses. Negative values in some periods suggest recoveries or reversals, whereas positive spikes reflect conservative provisioning. The volatility indicates an active credit risk management strategy in response to changing economic conditions.
- Deferred Income Taxes
- Deferred income taxes alternate widely between positive and negative amounts, with significant negative values observed notably in late 2019, early 2021, and consistently negative trends entering 2024 and 2025, suggesting adjustments in tax liabilities or changes in tax laws impacting deferred tax balances.
- Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets Reduction and Liabilities
- Reduction of operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities show steady values with minor fluctuations, indicating relatively stable lease obligations and amortization post-lease accounting standards implementation. Both figures maintain comparable levels, reflecting consistent lease expense recognition.
- Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable & Accrued Liabilities
- Accounts receivable and accounts payable demonstrate significant volatility with alternating positive and negative values, signaling substantial changes in working capital management. Large swings suggest periods of extended credit terms or delayed payments, impacting cash flow. The erratic patterns in these working capital accounts likely influence fluctuations in cash from operating activities.
- Inventories and Prepaid Assets
- Inventories fluctuate substantially, including periods of negative and positive changes, reflecting variations in inventory management or demand forecasting. Prepaid and other current assets exhibit similarly erratic movements, indicating possible timing differences in expense recognition or advance payments.
- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
- Operating cash flows are generally positive and demonstrate notable growth especially from 2021 onward, with peaks exceeding $700 million in some quarters. This indicates improved cash generation efficiency despite variable net income and working capital fluctuations, reflecting strong operational performance.
- Investing Activities
- Investing cash flows consistently show negative values, reflecting ongoing investments in property and equipment and acquisitions. Significant spikes in negative cash flow correspond with periods of heavy capital expenditure and acquisitions, indicating an aggressive growth or expansion strategy. Occasional large inflows from divestitures or sales of investments partially offset outflows.
- Financing Activities
- Financing cash flows are highly variable, with substantial inflows tied to debt issuances and stock issuances, particularly in 2024 and 2025 where inflows reach multibillion-dollar levels. These movements coincide with repayments and stock repurchases, suggesting active capital structure management. Large treasury stock purchases and payments related to equity awards demonstrate ongoing shareholder returns and equity compensation fulfillment.
- Overall Cash Position
- Cash and cash equivalent changes reflect the combined effect of operating, investing, and financing transactions, exhibiting large fluctuations, including significant positive changes in early 2024 exceeding $2 billion and notable declines in preceding quarters. The fluctuations reflect active liquidity management amid strategic investments, divestitures, and financing activities.
- Summary of Trends and Insights
- The financial data reveals a company pursuing substantial growth initiatives characterized by escalating capital expenditures and acquisitions, counterbalanced by active capital raising and equity issuance. Operational cash flows remain strong and generally improve over time, supporting investment needs and financing activities. Earnings, while volatile, show periods of strong profitability that correspond with increased operational cash generation and strategic financial maneuvers. Fluctuations in working capital components indicate dynamic operational cycles and credit terms adaptation, influencing cash flow volatility. Tax-related and non-operating adjustments contribute to net income and deferred tax variability, signaling complexity in income statement reconciliations. Overall, the company demonstrates a proactive approach to balancing growth, capital investment, and shareholder returns in a complex financial environment.