Stock Analysis on Net

Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:ALB)

$22.49

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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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Albemarle Corp., consolidated cash flow statement

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Net income
Depreciation and amortization
Gain on sale of business/interest in properties, net
Gain on sale of property
Stock-based compensation and other
Equity in net income of unconsolidated investments, net of tax
Dividends received from unconsolidated investments and nonmarketable securities
Pension and postretirement (benefit) expense
Pension and postretirement contributions
Unrealized gain on investments in marketable securities
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Deferred income taxes
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
(Increase) decrease in inventories
(Increase) decrease in other current assets
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and income taxes payable
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures
Non-cash transfer of 40% value of construction in progress of Kemerton plant to MRL
Other, net
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Capital expenditures
Cash proceeds from divestitures, net
Proceeds from sale of joint venture
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
(Investments in) sales of marketable securities, net
Investments in equity and other corporate investments
Net cash used in investing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from borrowings of other long-term debt
Repayments of long-term debt and credit agreements
Other borrowings (repayments), net
Fees related to early extinguishment of debt
Dividends paid to shareholders
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
Repurchases of common stock
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Withholding taxes paid on stock-based compensation award distributions
Other
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).


Net income
Net income demonstrated a declining trend from 2018 through 2021, falling from approximately $739 million to $200 million. However, in 2022, there was a significant rebound to roughly $2.8 billion, indicating an exceptional increase in profitability during that year.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses steadily increased each year from about $201 million in 2018 to over $300 million in 2022, reflecting ongoing investments in capital assets or acquisitions that are being amortized.
Gain on sale of business/interest in properties
Gains from sales showed volatility with a notable loss in 2018 and 2021 (-$210 million and -$296 million respectively) but a positive gain in 2022 ($8.4 million), which suggests fluctuations in asset disposition activities or restructuring.
Stock-based compensation and other
Stock-based compensation expenses increased moderately over the period, rising from approximately $15 million in 2018 to around $30 million in 2022, which may reflect changes in compensation structures or inflationary effects.
Equity in net income of unconsolidated investments, net of tax
There was a persistent negative equity income from unconsolidated investments throughout the five years, increasing in magnitude notably in 2022 at -$772 million, indicating losses or reduced profitability from these investments.
Dividends received from unconsolidated investments
Dividends received showed an upward trend, with a substantial jump in 2022 to over $801 million, suggesting improved returns or increased holdings in these investments.
Pension and postretirement (benefit) expense
This item shifted from positive expense amounts in 2018-2020 to significant benefit amounts in 2021 and 2022, reflecting changes in pension plans or accounting adjustments improving the company’s expense profile.
Working capital changes
Accounts receivable and inventories experienced large increases (negative cash impact) particularly in 2022, with accounts receivable rising by about $786 million and inventories by $1.6 billion, indicating accumulation of assets or slower turnover. Correspondingly, accounts payable also increased significantly in 2022 by approximately $1.29 billion, which partly offsets the cash impact.
Cash flows from operating activities
Operating cash flow grew substantially from $546 million in 2018 to nearly $1.9 billion in 2022, although it dipped in 2021, reflecting strengthening operational cash generation, possibly driven by higher net income and working capital adjustments.
Investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities was consistently negative, with outflows intensifying over time, peaking at about $1.42 billion in 2022. Capital expenditures increased notably, especially in 2022, indicating sustained investment in fixed assets.
Financing activities
Financing cash flows were variable, showing negative cash flow in 2018 but positive inflows in the following years except for 2021. Significant borrowings and repayments of debt occurred, with large borrowings in 2019 and 2022 and substantial repayments in 2021. Dividends paid increased steadily, along with variability in other financing activities.
Cash and equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents fluctuated, declining in 2018 and 2021 but rising in other years, culminating in a balance of about $1.5 billion at the end of 2022, reflecting improved liquidity after the sizeable net operating cash inflows and financing activities.