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: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 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: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 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).
A comprehensive analysis of the quarterly cash flow data reveals a period of declining profitability and increasing volatility in operating cash generation. Net income exhibits a pronounced downward trajectory, falling from a peak of 4,792 million USD in March 2021 to 604 million USD by June 2026. This erosion of net earnings is mirrored in the net cash from operating activities, which, while remaining positive, has experienced significant fluctuations and a general decline from the 4.5 billion USD range seen in early 2021 and 2022 to lower levels in more recent periods, including a notable dip to 348 million USD in June 2025.
- Operating Cash Flow Dynamics
- The reconciliation of net income to operating cash flow is heavily influenced by depreciation and amortization, which has remained relatively stable with a gradual upward trend, moving from approximately 722 million USD in early 2021 to 980 million USD by mid-2026. Working capital fluctuations, particularly in accounts receivable and accounts payable, have introduced substantial volatility. Large swings in accounts receivable are observed periodically, often offsetting net income gains or exacerbating losses in specific quarters.
- Investment and Capital Expenditure Patterns
- Capital expenditures demonstrate a consistent cyclical pattern, with expenditures typically peaking in the fourth quarter of each year. Notable peaks occurred in December 2021 (1,624 million USD), December 2022 (2,491 million USD), and December 2023 (2,049 million USD). Net cash used in investing activities is periodically impacted by large-scale outflows, such as the 5.06 billion USD outflow in December 2022, which included significant purchases of marketable securities. Conversely, occasional inflows from the disposal of businesses and equipment have provided temporary liquidity, most notably in June 2024 with 1,042 million USD.
- Financing Activities and Shareholder Distributions
- Financing activities are characterized by a steadfast commitment to shareholder returns. Dividend payments have remained remarkably consistent, stabilizing at approximately 1.35 billion USD per quarter from 2022 through 2026. Share repurchases have been executed intermittently, with significant outflows occurring between 2022 and 2024. To sustain these distributions and investment obligations amidst declining operating cash flow, the company has utilized long-term borrowings, as evidenced by substantial proceeds in June 2024 (2,785 million USD) and June 2025 (4,128 million USD).
- Liquidity and Cash Position
- The net change in cash is highly volatile, reflecting the interplay between decreasing operating inflows and heavy fixed outflows for dividends and capital projects. A significant liquidity contraction was observed in December 2022, where cash decreased by 5.44 billion USD. More recently, the trend shows a reliance on financing activities to offset operating deficits, as seen in the net increase in cash during June 2025 despite a period of low operating cash flow.
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