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: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-03-31).
- Net Income
- Net income shows considerable volatility across the quarters, with notable peaks in several periods, particularly in the first quarter of 2015 (1928 million USD) and the fourth quarter of 2016 (861 million USD). These spikes indicate occasional exceptional earnings, possibly linked to extraordinary items or operational gains. The overall trend reveals alternating periods of strong and weaker performance, with net income generally maintaining positive values throughout the timeframe.
- Income from Discontinued Operations and Gain on Divestitures
- The few recorded figures for income from discontinued operations and gain on divestitures reflect significant one-time impacts, such as a large negative divestiture gain of -3499 million USD in the first quarter of 2015 and -4861 million USD in the fourth quarter of 2015. These large, irregular figures suggest substantial restructuring or asset sales during this period, which likely contributed to the large swings in net income.
- Depreciation and Amortization Expense
- This expense remains relatively stable over the quarters, fluctuating slightly around 25 to 35 million USD, suggesting consistent asset management and capital utilization.
- Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
- This item exhibits high variability with both significant positive and negative values, indicating fluctuating tax positions and potential tax planning activities. Instances of large negative deferred tax benefits, such as -407 million USD in the second quarter of 2015, suggest periods of substantial tax credits or adjustments impacting the after-tax earnings.
- Pension and Postretirement
- Charges and credits related to pension and postretirement costs show wide swings, alternating between negative and positive values. This pattern reflects changes in actuarial assumptions or plan amendments, leading to irregular expense recognition that can affect overall income volatility.
- Tobacco Settlement Accruals
- These accruals demonstrate sharp fluctuations, with large negative and positive values alternating irregularly, indicating adjustments related to settlement obligations. This volatility suggests ongoing updates to settlement estimates, which can have a substantial impact on operating expenses and net income.
- Other, Net
- The "Other, net" line contains significant volatile entries, including a large positive amount of 2333 million USD in the second quarter of 2015 and a negative swing of -2183 million USD in the following quarterly period. This volatility points to miscellaneous or non-recurring items affecting financial results unevenly over time.
- Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities
- Operating cash flows show notable volatility, closely following net income patterns but with larger negative dips during several quarters, particularly the second quarter of 2012 and the second quarter of 2016. Overall, the company manages to generate positive operational cash inflows in many periods, demonstrating operational cash generation capability despite income volatility.
- Capital Expenditures
- Capital spending generally remains consistent, with expenditures mostly ranging between -20 to -70 million USD per quarter, indicating stable investment in property, plant, and equipment.
- Investing Activities
- The net cash flow from investing activities experiences dramatic swings, especially driven by large acquisitions and divestitures. The acquisition expense of over -17 billion USD in the first quarter of 2015 is a key factor, followed by significant proceeds from divestitures during subsequent quarters. These large capital transactions markedly influence the investing cash flows and likely affect asset base and future earnings potential.
- Financing Activities
- Financing cash flows fluctuate substantially, with large inflows due to issuance of long-term debt and proceeds from share purchases interspersed with repayments of debt, dividends, and stock repurchases. Dividends paid and stock repurchases represent significant and consistent cash outflows, reflecting shareholder return priorities. Additionally, considerable debt restructuring activity occurs, as evidenced by early extinguishments and related expenses during the later years, impacting financing costs and capital structure.
- Cash and Cash Equivalents Changes
- The net change in cash and cash equivalents is highly irregular, marked by periods of steep increase and decline. The fluctuations correlate with the timing of major investing and financing activities. Despite this volatility, the company manages several quarters with positive cash inflows, suggesting prudent liquidity management in the face of operational and capital expenditure demands.