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.
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Oracle Corp., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-11-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-11-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-02-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-11-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-02-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-11-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-02-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-02-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-11-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
The financial information reveals fluctuating cash flow patterns over the observed period. Net income exhibits considerable volatility, beginning at $2.137 billion in August 2019, peaking at $5.021 billion in February 2021, experiencing a significant loss of -$1.248 billion in November 2021, and concluding at $3.144 billion in February 2024, before reaching $6.135 billion in February 2025. Depreciation and amortization consistently contribute to cash flow, with both increasing substantially over time, particularly amortization which rises from $414 million to $1.704 billion by February 2026. Deferred income taxes demonstrate significant variability, swinging between positive and negative values, with a particularly large negative impact in February 2021 (-$2.432 billion) and February 2026 (-$627 million). Stock-based compensation steadily increases throughout the period, reaching $1.328 billion by February 2026.
Operating activities generally provide a net cash inflow, though with substantial quarterly fluctuations. The largest inflow occurs in August 2019 at $6.000 billion, while a significant outflow is recorded in November 2021 (-$3.682 billion). Changes in operating assets and liabilities contribute significantly to these fluctuations, with notable impacts from trade receivables, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, income taxes payable, and deferred revenues. Investing activities are characterized by substantial cash outflows, primarily due to purchases of marketable securities and capital expenditures. Acquisitions also contribute to outflows, particularly a large outflow in August 2022 (-$27.798 billion). Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities provide a partial offset, but are not consistently sufficient to cover the outflows.
Financing activities demonstrate considerable variation. Proceeds from issuances of senior notes and term loan credit agreements are prominent in certain periods, notably May 2020 and August 2022, while repayments of debt are also substantial. Share repurchases consistently represent a significant cash outflow. Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities shows a large outflow in several periods, including August 2019 and November 2021, but also significant inflows in May 2020 and August 2022. Exchange rate changes have a relatively minor, though fluctuating, impact on cash and cash equivalents.
- Net Income Volatility
- Net income demonstrates significant quarterly variation, indicating potential sensitivity to external economic factors or internal operational changes. The substantial loss in November 2021 warrants further investigation.
- Depreciation and Amortization Trends
- The consistent increase in depreciation and amortization suggests a growing asset base and/or a shift towards more capital-intensive operations. The substantial rise in amortization, particularly, could be linked to acquisitions or increased investment in intangible assets.
- Investing Activity Dominance
- The consistent net cash outflow from investing activities, driven by purchases of marketable securities and capital expenditures, indicates a focus on long-term growth and investment. The large acquisition in August 2022 significantly impacted cash flow.
- Financing Activity Fluctuations
- The fluctuating nature of financing activities suggests a dynamic capital structure management strategy, involving both debt issuance and repayment, as well as share repurchases. The reliance on debt financing is evident in several periods.
- Deferred Income Taxes
- The significant swings in deferred income taxes suggest changes in temporary differences between accounting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, or changes in tax rates. The large negative values in certain quarters could indicate a substantial deferred tax liability.