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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Salesforce Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-04-30).
- Net Income (Loss)
- The net income shows significant volatility throughout the periods analyzed. Initially, net income declined sharply in late 2019 and early 2020, with notable losses recorded. This was followed by a recovery in mid-2020, marked by a substantial peak in July 2020. Thereafter, fluctuations continued with alternating periods of gains and losses. From mid-2023 to early 2025, net income demonstrated a generally upward trend, with strong positive figures indicating improved profitability.
- Depreciation and Amortization
- Depreciation and amortization expenses generally trended upwards over the timeline, with occasional fluctuations. A notable increase occurred in early 2021 and again in early 2023, reflecting higher non-cash expenses, possibly due to acquisitions or asset base expansion. Despite some declines, the overall pattern suggests ongoing capital investment and asset utilization.
- Amortization of Costs Capitalized to Obtain Revenue Contracts
- This item exhibited a steady growth trend, increasing consistently across all periods. The gradual rise from approximately 209 million to over 540 million US dollars indicates growing investments in revenue contract acquisition costs, reflecting strategic focus on long-term customer relationships.
- Stock-based Compensation Expense
- Stock-based compensation generally increased over time, peaking in late 2021 and fluctuating modestly thereafter. This trend suggests rising employee incentives aligned with performance, possibly due to company growth and competitive talent management priorities.
- Gains and Losses on Strategic Investments, Net
- The gains and losses from strategic investments displayed significant volatility, with substantial negative values in mid-2020 and early 2021, followed by periods of modest gains and losses alternating. This pattern indicates varying success in investment activities with some marked impairments or write-downs.
- Accounts Receivable, Net
- Accounts receivable showed extreme fluctuations, with large positive and negative changes indicating substantial variability in collections or sales cycles. The recurring pattern of increases followed by decreases may reflect timing differences in revenue recognition and cash collection processes.
- Costs Capitalized to Obtain Revenue Contracts, Net
- These costs fluctuated between negative and positive values, with periodic spikes primarily in early 2021 and early 2023. The trends suggest varying levels of capitalized contract costs, consistent with efforts to secure customer contracts and manage contract acquisition expenses.
- Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
- Liabilities fluctuated significantly, with patterns of both large inflows and outflows, especially around early 2021 and mid-2023. This reflects dynamic management of payables and accrued expenditures, potentially influenced by operational cash flow management.
- Operating Lease Liabilities
- Operating lease liabilities generally decreased over time with some periodic variability. The consistent downward trend indicates potential lease terminations, renegotiations, or transitions in lease accounting treatment.
- Unearned Revenue
- Unearned revenue exhibited substantial volatility, featuring large positive and negative swings across quarters. Peaks notably in early 2021 and early 2023 suggest increased deferred revenue balances, likely tied to subscription or service contracts' billing and recognition timing.
- Changes in Assets and Liabilities, Net of Business Combinations
- This category showed extreme variability, with alternating large positive and negative values. High volatility reflects dynamic working capital management efforts influenced by business combinations and organic operational changes.
- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
- Operating cash flow was generally positive but displayed periods of considerable fluctuation. Notable spikes occurred in early 2021 and again in mid-2023, indicating strong operational cash generation. However, intermittent quarters featured sharp declines, consistent with earnings and working capital variability.
- Net Cash Used In or Provided By Investing Activities
- Investing cash flow mostly indicated outflows reflective of capital expenditures, acquisitions, and securities purchases. Significant negative spikes occurred around late 2020 and early 2021, corresponding to notable acquisition activity. Some quarters showed inflows due to sales or maturities of securities, but the overall trend indicates sustained investment spending.
- Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities
- Financing activities show considerable variability, including large inflows from debt issuance and equity plans, and significant outflows from stock repurchases and debt repayments. The peak inflow in mid-2021 results chiefly from debt issuance. Significant share repurchases occurred mostly from late 2021 through 2024, demonstrating active capital return policies.
- Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
- Cash balance changes fluctuated widely with alternating increases and decreases. Several quarters recorded strong cash inflows, mainly corresponding to operating cash flow strengths. Conversely, marked decreases align with heavy investing activities or financing outflows. The variability indicates active cash management amid changing operational and strategic priorities.