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: 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 (Loss)
- The net income exhibits substantial volatility across the reported quarters, with a notable recovery from a loss of $549 million in early 2020 to consistent positive net income thereafter. Peak values occur around late 2021 and early 2022, with fluctuations observed throughout 2023 and 2024. A significant spike is noted in the third quarter of 2025.
- Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization (DDA)
- DDA steadily increased from 2020 through 2021, peaking near the end of 2021. Thereafter, it remains relatively stable with periodic moderate fluctuations, indicating consistent asset usage and amortization levels.
- Net Gain/Loss on Sales of Assets
- The data show occasional gains and losses on asset sales, with a remarkable negative value in late 2020 followed by minor fluctuations. These isolated events suggest episodic asset disposals affecting financial results.
- Environmental and Asset Retirement Obligations
- Charges related to environmental and asset retirement obligations demonstrate variability with a pronounced peak in late 2020. Payments in this category remain relatively consistent, showing ongoing commitment to environmental liabilities.
- Stock-Based Compensation
- Stock-based compensation fluctuates, showing spikes in several quarters, particularly in the fourth quarter of most years, which may reflect annual incentive payments or adjustments.
- Pension and Postretirement Plans
- Net charges and contributions related to defined pension and postretirement plans are fairly steady but display occasional spikes and deductions, implying adjustments in plan funding or actuarial valuations.
- Deferred Income Taxes
- Deferred income tax balances fluctuate considerably, with large negative adjustments in certain quarters, suggesting changes in tax positions or temporary differences affecting tax expense recognition.
- Working Capital Components
- Components such as accounts receivable and inventories show volatile behavior with frequent sign changes, indicating variable operational cycles or changes in sales and production timing. Accounts payable show similarly volatile patterns, reflecting shifts in payment practices or supplier terms.
- Operating Cash Flow
- Operating cash flow trends upward significantly from 2020 to 2021, with some decline and stabilization in subsequent periods. This trend corresponds with improved net income and reflects strong cash generation from core operations.
- Capital Expenditures
- Capital expenditures consistently increase from 2020 through the end of the dataset, reflecting sustained investment in growth or maintenance of assets. The highest outlays occur in late 2023 and early 2024.
- Investing and Financing Activities
- Investing activities consistently consume cash, largely due to capital expenditures and acquisition activity. Financing activities show significant variability with periods of high debt issuance and repayment, dividend payments, and occasional share repurchases. Financing outflows related to dividends and noncontrolling interests remain substantial, while debt management reflects active liquidity and capital structure considerations.
- Liquidity Position
- Cash and cash equivalents exhibit periods of both increase and decrease, affected by the combined impacts of operating performance, investing outflows, and financing cash flows. There are notable cash inflows in mid-2021 and early 2022, offset by decreases during later periods, reflecting the company's dynamic cash management.
- Geographic Segment Cash Flows
- Cash flows associated with US copper mines, South America operations, and Indonesia operations show consistent negative values, with the magnitude varying over time. This consistent outflow suggests ongoing operational investments and expenditures required to maintain production across regions.
- Other Observations
- Isolated items such as talc-related litigation charges and asset impairment occur sporadically, representing non-recurring expenses influencing reported earnings. Social investment programs at PT Freeport Indonesia show increasing charges over time, indicating rising commitments to community or social initiatives.