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Marathon Oil Corp. (NYSE:MRO)

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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.

Marathon Oil Corp., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Mar 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Mar 31, 2017
Net income (loss) 966 1,304 649 184 16 97 (338) (317) (750) (46) (20) 165 161 174 390 254 96 356 (28) (599) (139) (4,957)
Discontinued operations (14) 4,907
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 436 423 516 522 532 496 521 554 597 644 616 622 605 554 613 626 612 590 583 641 592 556
Impairments 2 13 46 1 46 1 97 18 6 25 8 34 8 24 201 4
Exploratory dry well costs and unproved property impairments 6 8 24 62 22 17 96 23 18 22 29 16 20 49 111 51 51 42 29 249 25 20
Net (gain) loss on disposal of assets 1 27 (7) (1) (1) (1) 2 (9) 6 (22) 8 (42) 4 (16) (50) (257) (32) (19) (6) (1)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 102 19 28 3
Deferred income taxes 229 (548) 5 (25) (3) (4) (20) 12 (13) (1) (1) (2) (31) (10) 68 25 (31) (105) 6 24 14
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net (43) 114 (146) (27) 75 82 66 36 96 (171) 55 (33) (11) 113 (336) (19) 45 43 161 63 (53) (84)
Pension and other post retirement benefits, net (7) (9) (6) (11) (7) (7) (8) (4) (20) (11) (1) (10) (16) (25) (5) (9) (17) (34) (8) (13) (16) (9)
Stock-based compensation 9 9 11 12 11 6 14 15 13 15 15 13 18 14 9 16 14 14 12 12 12 14
Equity method investments, net (6) (79) (19) (40) (3) (14) 21 9 152 28 (8) 14 (2) 14 3 15 (5) 32 (26) (15) 48 13
Current receivables (69) (307) (76) (60) (78) (175) (100) (22) 82 407 151 (4) (22) (73) 256 (133) (126) (130) (142) (177) (14) (1)
Inventories (14) (2) 1 (2) 1 1 (6) (1) 1 (1) 4 10 6 (8) (9) 6 9 5 (10)
Current accounts payable and accrued liabilities 177 101 141 107 20 101 97 (22) (222) (234) (23) (6) (56) (102) (155) 201 52 81 108 230 (40) (1)
Other current assets and liabilities (2) (5) (20) (7) 12 61 (8) 37 62 (16) (112) (11) 105 14 (22) 8 17 (25)
Changes in current assets and liabilities 92 (213) 45 41 (46) (15) (10) (7) (77) 151 15 (20) 26 (157) 89 82 (65) (83) (28) 62 (49) (12)
All other operating, net (7) 58 40 (10) (6) (37) 3 24 (9) (18) (10) (7) (28) (154) (38) (113) 27 (31) (81) (24) (2) 36
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities 712 (237) 497 632 639 525 756 662 759 747 720 572 636 341 465 709 671 293 529 1,163 561 5,458
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,678 1,067 1,146 816 655 622 418 345 9 701 700 737 797 515 855 963 767 649 501 564 422 501
Additions to property, plant and equipment (355) (332) (274) (289) (274) (209) (253) (144) (326) (620) (616) (672) (647) (615) (684) (769) (638) (662) (669) (530) (492) (283)
Additions to other assets 3 13 (1) (5) (1) 28 14 109 (6) (57) (72) (2) (23)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired 2 (47) (4) 3 (293) (21) (4) (63) (1,828)
Deposits for acquisitions 180 (180)
Disposal of assets, net of cash transferred to the buyer 2 2 (7) 14 12 3 9 6 3 8 (153) 56 13 15 66 3 1,180 30 31 1,726
Equity method investments, return of capital 7 46 9 6 7 13 2 37 12 9 16 23 9 15 37 12
All other investing, net 1 (1) 1 (1) 29 (39) 12 2 4 9 (2) (2) 2 (6) 1
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (351) (323) (282) (265) (256) (207) (243) (145) (304) (611) (894) (795) (565) (564) (549) (689) (681) 449 (691) (520) (383) (450)
Borrowings 400 600 988
Debt repayments (32) (900) (500) (500) (600) (1,000) (1,763) (1)
Debt extinguishment costs (98) (19) (27) (2) (46)
Shares repurchased under buyback programs (760) (592)
Dividends paid (56) (52) (47) (39) (32) (23) (24) (40) (40) (40) (41) (41) (41) (43) (43) (42) (42) (43) (43) (42)
Purchases of shares for tax withholding obligations (21) (724) (1) (9) (92) (66) (30) (236) (30) (364) (338) (2) (9) (1) (3) (7)
All other financing, net 2 22 2 2 (3) (1) (3) 1 (5) (2) (1) (1) 1 4 16 2 1 (1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (846) (643) (769) (1,036) (554) (32) (552) 397 (131) (113) (72) (278) (72) (404) (377) (29) (49) (1,043) (864) (46) (50)
Operating activities 46 95
Investing activities (4) (9)
Changes in cash included in current assets held for sale 88 (86)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations 130
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents (1) 1 (3) 1 1 1 1 1
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 481 101 95 (485) (155) 383 (377) 597 (295) (41) (307) (131) (46) (120) (98) (103) 54 1,050 (1,232) (819) 124 2

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31).


Net Income (Loss)
The net income exhibits significant volatility over the periods analyzed, with a substantial loss of $4,957 million in the first quarter of 2017 followed by a recovery to positive income from 2018 through 2019. However, losses reoccurred in 2020, likely due to market disruptions, with a return to profitability visible in subsequent quarters, culminating in strong income gains in early 2022.
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization (DDA)
DDA remains relatively stable throughout the periods, generally fluctuating between $500 million and $650 million. This consistency suggests stable asset base utilization and capital expenditures over time.
Impairments and Exploratory Costs
Impairments show sporadic occurrences with minor amounts except for notable spikes in certain quarters, particularly in late 2017 and 2020-2021, indicating occasional asset write-downs. Exploratory dry well costs and unproved property impairments vary, peaking notably in the third quarter of 2017 and again towards the end of 2018 and 2020, reflecting ongoing exploration activity and associated risks.
Net Gain/Loss on Disposal of Assets
The company experienced both gains and losses on asset disposals, with occasional significant gains, such as in the first quarter of 2018, and losses or negative impacts scattered irregularly, indicating active portfolio management including asset sales and purchases.
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt
This expense is observed sporadically, with notable charges in the third and fourth quarters of 2020 and 2021, suggesting periods when the company restructured or paid off debt ahead of schedule, incurring associated costs.
Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred taxes fluctuate substantially, with both positive and negative amounts, including a dramatic negative balance exceeding $500 million in the second quarter of 2022, pointing to changing tax positions and timing effects across fiscal periods.
Unrealized Gain/Loss on Derivative Instruments
Volatility is evident in unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. Sharp losses were recorded in late 2018 and early 2020, while gains appeared intermittently, reflecting exposure to commodity price or currency fluctuations and hedging impacts.
Financial Operating Adjustments
Stock-based compensation remains relatively stable. Equity method investments show varied results, including a significant increase in the second quarter of 2020, perhaps due to valuation changes or returns on investments. Changes in current assets and liabilities exhibit significant swings, signaling working capital volatility.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Operating cash flow generally trends positively, with peaks in late 2018, 2021, and especially the first half of 2022, indicating improved operational cash generation. Notably, operating cash flow diminished significantly in early 2020, reflecting operational challenges during that period.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investing cash flow is predominantly negative, demonstrating ongoing capital expenditures and asset acquisitions. However, an anomalous positive inflow is noted in the first quarter of 2018, possibly due to asset disposals or divestitures. The consistent negative outflows confirm sustained investment in property, plant, and equipment.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Financing activities reflect periods of significant debt repayments and borrowings, with notable debt paydowns between 2017 and 2021. Share repurchase activity increases considerably from mid-2021 onwards, suggesting a focus on returning capital to shareholders. Dividends paid exhibit a steady upward trend, indicating a gradually increasing commitment to shareholder returns.
Overall Liquidity Movements
Cash and cash equivalents show sharp fluctuations in net increases and decreases, with steep declines in 2017 and 2019-2020, followed by recovery and positive growth in 2021 and 2022, signaling phases of constrained liquidity followed by stabilization and strengthening cash positions.