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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- Common-Size Income Statement
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2005
- Analysis of Debt
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Qualcomm Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)
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Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-23), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-29).
The cash flow statements reveal a complex pattern of cash generation and usage over the analyzed period. Operating activities generally provide a net cash inflow, though with significant fluctuations. Investing activities consistently represent a net cash outflow, driven by substantial purchases of debt and equity marketable securities and acquisitions. Financing activities consistently demonstrate net cash outflows, primarily due to share repurchases and dividend payments.
- Operating Activities
- Net cash provided by operating activities exhibited considerable volatility. Initial values were strong, peaking at US$3,175 million in December 2020, before declining to US$1,077 million in September 2021. A subsequent recovery occurred, reaching US$4,587 million in September 2024, followed by a decrease to US$2,554 million in December 2024 and US$2,875 million in March 2025. Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities show significant swings, indicating substantial non-cash items impacting the cash flow from operations. Share-based compensation expense consistently contributed a positive adjustment, while changes in accounts receivable, inventories, and other assets introduced variability.
- Investing Activities
- Net cash used in investing activities was consistently negative throughout the period, indicating ongoing investments. A significant outflow occurred in June 2022, reaching US$-4,876 million, largely attributable to acquisitions and other investments. Purchases of debt and equity marketable securities were a major driver of cash outflow, particularly in the earlier periods. While proceeds from sales and maturities of these securities provided some offset, they were generally insufficient to counteract the purchases. Capital expenditures remained consistently negative, representing ongoing investments in property, plant, and equipment.
- Financing Activities
- Financing activities consistently consumed cash. Repurchases and retirements of common stock were a dominant factor, with substantial outflows observed throughout the period. Dividend payments also represented a significant cash outflow. Proceeds from short-term and long-term debt issuance were offset by corresponding repayments, resulting in a net outflow. The issuance of common stock provided some cash inflow, but was generally insufficient to offset the other outflows. A notable decrease in net cash used by financing activities occurred in June 2025, potentially due to reduced share repurchase activity.
- Key Trends & Observations
- A notable pattern is the significant fluctuation in income tax provision in excess of (less than) income tax payments, which introduced substantial volatility in operating cash flows. The company consistently engaged in substantial share repurchases, indicating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The large swings in net cash used by investing activities suggest active portfolio management of debt and equity securities, as well as strategic acquisitions. The impact of discontinued operations, while relatively small in most periods, introduced additional complexity to the cash flow picture, particularly in the later quarters.
Overall, the cash flow statements demonstrate a company with strong operating cash generation capacity, but also significant cash outflows related to investing and financing activities. The company appears to actively manage its investment portfolio and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The volatility in certain cash flow items warrants further investigation to understand the underlying drivers and potential risks.