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: Assets
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2005
- Analysis of Debt
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Colgate-Palmolive Co., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)
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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.