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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- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Net Profit Margin since 2010
- Operating Profit Margin since 2010
- Analysis of Debt
- Aggregate Accruals
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Tesla Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)
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Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
- Net Income
- The net income demonstrated substantial volatility over the analyzed period. After an initial increase reaching a peak in late 2021 and early 2022, the figure declined notably in subsequent quarters, with a significant spike observed at the end of 2023. The latter part of the timeline is characterized by periodic rises and falls, indicating fluctuations in profitability possibly linked to operational or market factors.
- Depreciation, Amortization, and Impairment
- Depreciation and amortization expenses showed a generally increasing trend throughout the period, indicating accelerating asset base growth or changes in asset valuation. The increase implies ongoing capital investments or intensified asset usage.
- Stock-based Compensation
- The stock-based compensation costs exhibited an upward trajectory with occasional dips. This suggests a growing allocation to employee incentives and compensation linked with the company’s performance or stock valuation.
- Inventory and Purchase Commitments Write-downs
- The write-downs fluctuated considerably, with a notable spike in mid-2023. These variations may reflect inventory management challenges or changes in procurement strategies and market conditions affecting asset valuations.
- Foreign Currency Transaction Net Unrealized Gain/Loss
- Foreign currency effects were markedly volatile, featuring alternating gains and losses. Significant negative values occurred at various points, indicating exposure to currency fluctuations impacting financial results.
- Deferred Income Taxes
- Deferred income taxes were irregular, including a major negative value in early 2023, followed by positive figures. This pattern may correspond to tax strategy adjustments or consequential impacts from changes in taxable income or regulations.
- Non-cash Interest and Other Operating Activities
- Non-cash interest and related activities remained somewhat erratic, with spikes and troughs indicating variable financing-related expenses or adjustments.
- Digital Assets (Gain) Loss, Net
- Digital asset gains and losses appeared sporadic, including noteworthy negative values in mid and late 2023 and 2024. This suggests speculative or investment activities in digital assets with high volatility.
- Operating Assets and Liabilities
- Accounts receivable and inventory values showed wide fluctuations, frequently moving between positive and negative changes, indicating inconsistent cash conversion cycles or inventory turnover. Accounts payable and other liabilities also varied significantly, with some quarters showing substantial increases, reflecting changing payment terms or operating conditions.
- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
- Operating cash flow was generally positive, with several strong quarterly results, particularly between 2021 and 2023. Nevertheless, intermittent dips were evident, reflecting varying operational efficiency or working capital fluctuations.
- Investing Activities
- Net cash used in investing activities was consistently negative, evidencing significant capital expenditures. Purchases of property and equipment grew over time, underscoring ongoing capacity expansion. Investments in financial assets showed heavy outflows balanced partially by proceeds from maturities and sales, indicating active portfolio management. Digital asset purchases and proceeds show concentrated, discrete transactions.
- Financing Activities
- Financing cash flows were mixed, with periods of strong cash inflows driven by debt issuance and public stock offerings early in the timeline. Later periods reflected more conservative or reduced financing activities, including debt repayments and moderate equity transactions. Unusual inflows related to shareholder settlements were identified toward the end of the period.
- Effect of Exchange Rate Changes
- Exchange rate impacts on cash flows displayed considerable oscillations with both positive and negative effects, emphasizing sensitivity to currency market movements impacting cash holdings.
- Cash and Cash Equivalents
- The net change in cash and equivalents was erratic, with alternating increases and decreases throughout the quarters. Positive increases aligned with strong operating cash flow quarters, while negative changes corresponded with high investing or financing outflows or unfavorable exchange impacts.