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Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:CL)

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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.

Colgate-Palmolive Co., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Mar 31, 2018
Net income including noncontrolling interests 534 414 43 682 639 603 188 681 741 728 692 745 675 748 682 627 618 600 643 562 675 678
Depreciation and amortization 145 128 135 134 138 138 142 140 137 137 139 134 133 133 133 130 128 128 126 127 129 129
ERISA litigation matter 267
Restructuring and termination benefits, net of cash (1) (7) (2) (22) (8) 81 (2) (4) (2) (13) (5) (31) (5) (30) 7 (10) 16 5 13 (6) 11 (25)
Stock-based compensation expense 23 14 20 60 16 29 28 49 20 38 22 53 16 16 17 49 17 17 12 50 19 28
Gain on the sale of land (47)
Forward starting swap settlement (82) 82
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible impairment charges 721 571
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 75 23
Charge for U.S. tax reform 80
Deferred income taxes (136) (20) (65) 3 (9) (7) 14 (81) (71) 6 4 23 (48) (99) (62) 26 53 (51) 76 (11) 13
Voluntary benefit plan contributions (11) (102) (67)
Receivables (55) (57) (56) 20 6 (197) 114 (10) (18) (170) 76 (59) 332 (211) 84 113 (33) (145) 117 4 11 (211)
Inventories 78 (24) 89 (90) (117) (215) (35) 2 1 (40) (37) (38) (205) 29 (8) (6) (31) (32) (22) (6) 3 (33)
Accounts payable and other accruals 155 (2) (124) 176 (139) (28) 121 147 (179) (75) 52 121 127 220 88 (38) (58) 44 5 109 (129) 33
Other non-current assets and liabilities (21) 22 (6) (29) 2 (18) (35) (5) (2) (13) (3) 14 1 (38) 29 34 (13) 37 19 (32) (27) 4
Cash effects of changes in assets and liabilities 157 (61) (97) 77 (248) (458) 165 134 (198) (298) 88 38 255 193 103 (135) (96) 119 75 (142) (207)
Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interests to net cash provided by operations 188 321 630 287 (111) (217) 918 313 (114) (130) 271 217 351 20 288 287 26 5 219 335 6 (62)
Net cash provided by operations 722 735 673 969 528 386 1,106 994 627 598 963 962 1,026 768 970 914 644 605 862 897 681 616
Capital expenditures (184) (163) (221) (175) (178) (122) (193) (137) (130) (107) (161) (90) (77) (82) (109) (80) (75) (71) (115) (105) (98) (118)
Purchases of marketable securities and investments (113) (112) (231) (113) (90) (36) (23) (38) (51) (29) (34) (61) (6) (42) (32) (72) (53) (27) (10) (63) (58) (38)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities and investments 132 14 267 20 21 14 86 9 46 82 26 16 117 14 128 9 19
Payment for acquisitions, net of cash acquired 8 (727) (90) (1) (1) (351) (1,711) (1) (727)
Proceeds from the sale of land 47
Other investing activities (9) (3) 4 2 (4) 3 (7) (12) (6) 3 1 (1) 5 2
Net cash used in investing activities (174) (264) (173) (946) (341) (141) (130) (173) (147) (142) (111) (151) (58) (459) (24) (1,863) (114) (98) 4 (161) (132) (881)
Short-term borrowing (repayment) less than 90 days, net 512 (927) 596 (1,044) 575 413 (376) (246) 86 365 1,284 (303) (510) 17
Principal payments on debt (403) (500) (404) (2) (585) (118) (1,078) (7) (2,427) (1,079) (1,331) (1,774) (1,877) (1,525) (1,874) (2,079)
Proceeds from issuance of debt 2 1,495 1,499 9 5 580 94 25 2,051 2,640 1,292 2,076 1,640 1,270 2,040 2,226
Dividends paid (457) (390) (485) (392) (436) (378) (496) (387) (420) (376) (492) (378) (411) (373) (474) (370) (404) (366) (469) (366) (404) (352)
Purchases of treasury shares (371) (180) (413) (104) (381) (410) (356) (251) (341) (372) (898) (350) (8) (220) (178) (360) (265) (399) (282) (260) (345) (351)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 137 122 20 162 65 171 142 131 121 30 234 287 56 297 8 223 196 71 10 159 41 119
Purchases of non-controlling interest in subsidiaries (99)
Other financing activities 5 20 (20) (13) (5) (15) (7) 4 (6) (1) 23 40 (29)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (580) (375) (666) 99 (181) (204) (1,106) (784) (550) (334) (951) (827) (833) (308) (1,020) 1,054 (512) (392) (978) (722) (542) (437)
Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents (16) (4) 3 (42) (25) 4 4 (16) 12 (15) (2) 8 8 (30) 9 (20) 2 2 (3) (6) (25) 18
Net increase (decrease) in Cash and cash equivalents (48) 92 (163) 80 (19) 45 (126) 21 (58) 107 (101) (8) 143 (29) (65) 85 20 117 (115) 8 (18) (684)

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31).


Net Income
The net income exhibited fluctuations over the periods, with a decline noted from early 2018 through 2021, followed by a significant drop in December 2021. Subsequently, there was some recovery into 2022, though the amounts remained volatile and generally lower compared to previous years, indicating inconsistent profitability.
Depreciation and Amortization
This expense remained relatively stable, with slight increases over the years, suggesting consistent investment in depreciable assets without major fluctuations in asset base or impairment activities aside from special charges.
Special Charges and Gains
Significant one-time items, including a large goodwill impairment charge in late 2021 and other charges such as losses on early extinguishment of debt and litigation expenses, were recorded sporadically. These items contributed to volatility in reported earnings and indicate occasional financial restructuring or adverse events.
Restructuring and Termination Benefits
The restructuring costs showed considerable variability, with some quarters reflecting notable charges and others instances of net benefits or minimal expenses, indicating periodic organizational adjustments.
Stock-based Compensation Expense
Expenses related to stock-based compensation showed an increasing trend over time, with occasional spikes possibly aligned with company incentive programs or stock price movements.
Working Capital Components
Receivables and inventories demonstrated pronounced volatility, with both positive and negative changes throughout the period. Accounts payable and accruals also fluctuated, sometimes significantly, pointing to dynamic changes in operations and supplier payment patterns. Cash flow impacts from these changes contributed to the variability in operational cash flows.
Operating Cash Flow
Net cash from operations showed an overall upward trend with peaks in several quarters, reflecting strong cash generation capabilities despite income volatility. Notably, some quarters with weaker net income were supported by positive adjustments and working capital management.
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures remained fairly consistent, with increased outflows in later years, indicating ongoing asset investments. There were periodic large payments related to acquisitions, particularly a notable outflow in 2019, and divestitures including land sales in specific periods. Purchases and sales of marketable securities presented as ongoing liquidity management activities.
Financing Activities
Financing cash flows were characterized by variability, including significant debt issuance and repayment activities. Dividends and share repurchases represented considerable uses of cash, with share repurchase volumes showing both stabilization and sporadic surges. Short-term borrowing and repayments evidenced tactical liquidity management, fluctuating substantially across quarters.
Exchange Rate Effects and Net Cash Position
Foreign exchange impacts on cash balances, while present, were minor relative to other cash flow components. Overall, cash and cash equivalents reflected minor net increases or decreases with no clear directional trend, suggesting efforts to balance liquidity requirements amid operational and investing activities.
Summary of Trends
The data reveal a company experiencing moderate earnings volatility influenced by special charges and fluctuating working capital levels. Cash flow from operations remains robust, supporting steady investments and shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks. Financing activities are active and responsive to funding needs and market conditions. The overall picture suggests ongoing capital allocation discipline amid a business environment with episodic challenges and strategic adjustments.