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: 2026-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 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: 2023-10-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-04).
The financial data reveals a transition from a period of exceptional liquidity and profitability during 2021 and 2022 to a more volatile phase characterized by aggressive inorganic growth and fluctuating operating results. While the organization maintained strong cash generation in the early part of the period, subsequent quarters show a marked increase in capital expenditure on acquisitions and a reliance on debt financing to support strategic expansions.
- Operating Performance and Cash Generation
- Net income from continuing operations peaked in mid-2022, reaching 9,877 million US dollars in July 2022. However, a significant downward trend emerged in 2023, with the organization reporting substantial losses in the second half of that year, including a deficit of 3,335 million US dollars in December 2023. This volatility is mirrored in the net cash provided by operating activities, which fluctuated from highs of over 11 billion US dollars in 2021 to negative territory in July 2023 and June 2024. Recovery is observed in late 2024 and early 2026, though the levels remain below the 2021-2022 peaks.
- Investment Strategy and Capital Allocation
- A strategic shift toward aggressive business acquisitions is evident. Major cash outflows for acquisitions occurred in April 2022 (6,225 million US dollars), December 2022 (16,772 million US dollars), and most notably in December 2023, where 43,405 million US dollars were deployed. These outflows were partially offset by the sale of investments, specifically proceeds from Haleon in 2024 and 2025, as well as the sale of an investment in ViiV in June 2026. Capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment remained relatively stable, generally ranging between 400 million and 1.1 billion US dollars per quarter.
- Financing and Debt Management
- To fund its expansion and maintain shareholder returns, the organization utilized significant debt issuance. A notable spike occurred in July 2023, with 30,831 million US dollars in long-term debt issued. Despite the volatility in net income and operating cash flow, cash dividends remained a consistent priority, with quarterly payments gradually increasing from approximately 2.1 billion US dollars in 2021 to 2.45 billion US dollars by June 2026. This indicates a commitment to shareholder distributions regardless of short-term earnings fluctuations.
- Non-Cash Adjustments and Impairments
- The data shows a recurring pattern of significant non-cash charges. Asset write-offs and impairments increased substantially in later periods, peaking at 4,406 million US dollars in December 2025 and 4,393 million US dollars in June 2026. Additionally, the organization recognized heavy inventory write-offs associated with COVID-19 products, most notably a charge of 5,847 million US dollars in December 2023. These impairments have contributed significantly to the divergence between reported net income and actual cash flows from operations.
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