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.
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
Operating performance demonstrates a consistent upward trajectory over the analyzed period. Net income grew from 459 million dollars in March 2021 to a peak of 1.132 billion dollars in September 2025, before settling at 822 million dollars by June 2026. Net cash provided by operating activities reflects this growth, generally increasing from 260 million dollars in the first quarter of 2021 to a high of 1.965 billion dollars in December 2025.
- Operating Cash Flow Dynamics
- A pronounced seasonal pattern is evident in working capital fluctuations. Significant cash outflows are consistently observed in the first quarter of each year, with notable peaks in March 2024 (-913 million dollars) and March 2026 (-614 million dollars). Conversely, the fourth quarters typically yield substantial cash inflows, such as 438 million dollars in December 2024 and 595 million dollars in December 2025, suggesting a cyclical nature in inventory or receivables management.
- Investment Strategies and Capital Expenditure
- Capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment remained relatively stable, typically ranging between 115 million and 255 million dollars per quarter, with a peak of 392 million dollars in December 2025. The investing profile is characterized by periodic large-scale acquisitions. Following significant activity in 2021, a massive strategic investment occurred in March 2026, with cash paid for the acquisition of businesses totaling 11.079 billion dollars.
- Financing and Capital Return
- Shareholder returns have scaled steadily. Cash dividends paid grew incrementally from approximately 300 million dollars per quarter in 2021 to 443 million dollars by June 2026. Share repurchase activity accelerated significantly starting in 2024, with quarterly outflows reaching 877 million dollars in late 2024. Financing is heavily leveraged to support strategic growth; specifically, the acquisition in March 2026 was largely funded through proceeds from borrowings totaling 9.871 billion dollars.
- Liquidity and Net Cash Position
- The net increase or decrease in cash is highly volatile, driven primarily by the timing of large acquisitions and the subsequent issuance of debt. While operating activities provide a strong and growing foundation of liquidity, the overall cash position is subject to sharp fluctuations resulting from aggressive capital allocation and financing maneuvers.
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