Cash Flow Statement
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: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Analysis of Reportable Segments
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Operating Profit Margin since 2005
- Analysis of Debt
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
- Net Income (Loss)
- The company experienced a significant net loss of $5,723 million in 2017, followed by a recovery with positive net income in 2018 ($1,096 million) and 2019 ($480 million). However, in 2020, the net income reverted to a loss of $1,451 million but improved again to a profit of $946 million in 2021, indicating volatile profitability over the period.
- Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
- These non-cash expenses have shown a gradual decreasing trend, declining from $2,372 million in 2017 to $2,066 million in 2021, suggesting possible asset optimization or changes in the asset base.
- Impairments and Exploratory Dry Well Costs
- Impairments decreased overall from $229 million in 2017 to $60 million in 2021, although with fluctuations, including a spike in 2020 ($144 million). Exploratory dry well costs and unproved property impairments show a downward trend from $323 million in 2017 to $125 million in 2021.
- Net Gain/Loss on Disposal of Assets
- There was a net gain in 2017 and 2018 (-$58 million and -$319 million respectively), but gains diminished in subsequent years and turned to a loss of $19 million in 2021, indicating decreasing benefits from asset disposals.
- Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt
- This expense was relatively low and irregular, rising from $51 million in 2017 to $121 million in 2021, suggesting increased costs related to refinancing or repaying debt ahead of schedule in recent years.
- Deferred Income Taxes and Unrealized Gain/Loss on Derivative Instruments
- Deferred income taxes fluctuated with minor negative values in the last three years. Unrealized gains and losses on derivatives showed volatility with losses in 2017 and 2019, a substantial gain in 2018 (-$267 million), and minor gains/losses thereafter.
- Pension and Other Post Retirement Benefits
- Overall, pension-related expenses decreased in magnitude from -$46 million in 2017 to -$31 million in 2021, reflecting a reduction in related liabilities or improved plan performance.
- Stock-Based Compensation and Equity Method Investments
- Stock-based compensation remained relatively stable, peaking in 2019 at $60 million and declining to $40 million by 2021. Equity method investments showed large variation, peaking at $210 million in 2020 but reverting to a negative $76 million in 2021, indicating significant changes in the value or earnings of associated companies.
- Changes in Working Capital Components
- Current receivables shifted from negative to positive and back, with a notable outflow of -$389 million in 2021. Inventories remained minimal with fluctuating small values. Current accounts payable and accrued liabilities showed volatility, moving from positive changes in 2017 to significant negative changes in 2019 and 2020, then positive again in 2021. These shifts reflect variations in operational liquidity management.
- Cash Flow from Operating Activities
- Net cash provided by operating activities increased steadily from $1,988 million in 2017, peaking at $3,239 million in 2021, despite some dips. Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided remained positive and robust throughout, aiding operating cash flow.
- Investing Activities
- Capital expenditures peaked in 2018 at $2,753 million and declined substantially afterward to $1,046 million in 2021, indicating reduced investment in property, plant, and equipment. Acquisitions were significant in 2017 but minimal in subsequent years. Asset disposals showed positive cash inflows in most years except 2019. Overall, net cash used in investing activities decreased substantially from $2,044 million in 2017 to $1,010 million in 2021.
- Financing Activities
- Debt repayments were prominent, particularly in 2017 and 2021, with $2,764 million and $1,400 million respectively. Borrowings were largest in 2017 and 2019 but absent in later years. Share repurchases showed increased activity in 2018 and 2021, suggesting a focus on returning capital to shareholders in those years. Dividends remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease in 2020. Net cash used in financing activities fluctuated considerably, peaking in use in 2017 and again sharply in 2021 at $2,391 million.
- Cash and Cash Equivalents
- Cash balances started at $2,488 million in 2017 but declined over time, ending at $580 million in 2021. Net changes in cash were negative in multiple years, reflecting overall cash outflows exceeding inflows in some periods, especially in early years and 2021.