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.
Johnson Controls International plc, consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
The cash flow profile exhibits significant volatility, characterized by strong seasonal fluctuations in operating cash flows and a consistent commitment to shareholder returns through dividends and periodic aggressive share repurchases.
- Operating Cash Flow Dynamics
- Cash provided by operating activities demonstrates a recurring seasonal pattern, with peak inflows consistently occurring in the third quarter of each fiscal year. For instance, significant peaks are observed in September 2018 (1,252 million), September 2019 (1,032 million), September 2022 (1,179 million), and September 2023 (1,390 million). Conversely, the first and fourth quarters often show minimal cash generation or net outflows, as seen in December 2022 (-296 million) and March 2024 (-203 million). This volatility is largely driven by swings in working capital, specifically fluctuations in accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Investment and Capital Expenditure Trends
- Capital expenditures remain relatively stable, generally ranging between 90 million and 285 million per quarter, indicating a disciplined approach to maintaining physical assets. Investing activities are occasionally impacted by larger strategic movements, such as significant business acquisitions in June 2021 (-697 million) and September 2023 (-466 million). The overall trend in investing activities is characterized by consistent net outflows, reflecting ongoing reinvestment into the business infrastructure.
- Financing Activities and Shareholder Returns
- A consistent policy of returning capital to shareholders is evident. Cash dividends are paid with high regularity, maintaining a steady range between 187 million and 252 million per quarter. Stock repurchases are utilized more opportunistically and vary widely in magnitude, with a massive spike in June 2019 (-4,122 million) and sustained activity throughout 2020 and 2021. Financing is frequently balanced through the issuance and repayment of short-term and long-term debt to manage liquidity during periods of negative operating cash flow.
- Net Income to Cash Flow Reconciliation
- There is a frequent divergence between net income and cash provided by operating activities. Depreciation and amortization provide a steady non-cash add-back, typically hovering around 200 million to 230 million per quarter. However, significant volatility is introduced by deferred income taxes and non-cash restructuring charges, which often offset net income gains. For example, the substantial net income reported in June 2023 (1,122 million) was balanced by movements in working capital and other adjustments to result in an operating cash flow of 813 million.
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