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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Synopsys Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)
US$ in thousands
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 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).
The financial statement information reveals significant fluctuations in cash flow patterns over the observed period. Net income demonstrates considerable variability, with notable increases in fiscal year 2021 and 2024, and a substantial surge in the final quarter of 2024. Operating activities generally provide a net cash inflow, though the magnitude varies considerably quarter to quarter. Investing and financing activities exhibit more pronounced volatility, with large swings in both positive and negative cash flows.
- Operating Activities
- Net cash provided by operating activities generally increased from approximately $10 million in January 2020 to a peak of over $1 billion in October 2024, before declining significantly. The largest contributions to this cash flow stem from adjustments to reconcile net income, including stock-based compensation, amortization, and deferred income taxes. A substantial increase in unrealized loss on settlement of interest rate treasury lock in the final quarter of 2024 also contributed to the cash flow. Fluctuations in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, along with deferred revenue, also significantly impact operating cash flow.
- Investing Activities
- Net cash used in investing activities is consistently negative, indicating ongoing investments. Purchases of property and equipment represent a significant cash outflow throughout the period. Acquisitions, particularly a very large one in the final quarter of 2025, contribute substantially to the negative cash flow. Proceeds from sales of strategic investments and business divestitures provide intermittent positive cash flows, but these are often offset by subsequent purchases. The period between January 2020 and October 2021 shows relatively stable investing cash outflows, while the period from January 2022 to October 2025 demonstrates increased volatility.
- Financing Activities
- Net cash flow from financing activities is highly variable. Proceeds from debt issuance were significant in early 2020, followed by substantial repayments. Issuances of common stock provide positive cash flow in several periods, while purchases of treasury stock consistently represent a cash outflow. A particularly large influx of cash from common stock issuance occurred in the final quarter of 2025, coinciding with a large redemption of redeemable non-controlling interest. Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards also represent a notable cash outflow. The financing activities demonstrate a complex pattern influenced by debt management, equity offerings, and stock repurchase programs.
- Key Non-Cash Adjustments
- Stock-based compensation consistently contributes a significant positive adjustment to operating cash flow, increasing over time. Amortization and depreciation also provide consistent, though smaller, positive adjustments. Deferred income taxes exhibit substantial fluctuations, sometimes positive and sometimes negative, impacting operating cash flow. The allowance for credit losses shows variability, with a significant negative adjustment in April 2022.
- Overall Trends
- The period demonstrates a trend towards increased cash flow from operating activities, particularly in recent quarters, driven by higher net income and significant non-cash adjustments. Investing activities remain consistently negative, reflecting ongoing capital expenditures and acquisitions. Financing activities are characterized by substantial volatility, influenced by debt management, equity transactions, and stock repurchase programs. The final quarters of 2024 and 2025 show particularly dramatic shifts in cash flow, likely related to significant acquisitions and financing events.