Stock Analysis on Net

Teradyne Inc. (NASDAQ:TER)

$22.49

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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.

Teradyne Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Oct 1, 2023 Jul 2, 2023 Apr 2, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Oct 2, 2022 Jul 3, 2022 Apr 3, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 3, 2021 Jul 4, 2021 Apr 4, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 27, 2020 Jun 28, 2020 Mar 29, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 29, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income
Depreciation
Stock-based compensation
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory
Amortization
Deferred taxes
(Gains) losses on investments
Gains on sale of asset
Contingent consideration fair value adjustment
Loss on convertible debt conversion
Retirement plans actuarial (gains) losses
Investment impairment
Other
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Prepayments and other assets
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Deferred revenue and customer advances
Retirement plans contributions
Income taxes
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Adjustments to reconcile net income from operations to net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Purchases of marketable securities
Issuance of convertible loan
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
Proceeds from sale of asset
Purchase of investment and acquisition of business
Proceeds from insurance
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
Repurchase of common stock
Dividend payments
Payments of convertible debt principal
Payments related to net settlement of employee stock compensation awards
Issuance of common stock under stock purchase and stock option plans
Payments of contingent consideration
Net cash used for financing activities
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31).


Net Income
Net income exhibits significant volatility over the observed quarters. There is a marked increase from early 2019 through 2021, peaking notably in mid-2021. Following that, income declines substantially through 2023 and into early 2024, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability or shifts in market conditions.
Depreciation
Depreciation levels remain relatively stable across the periods, showing a gradual increase with minor fluctuations. This suggests consistent capital asset usage and investment over time.
Stock-based Compensation
Stock-based compensation fluctuates but generally trends upward, with some peaks in late 2022 and early 2024. This may reflect adjustments in employee incentive strategies or changes in stock valuation.
Provision for Excess and Obsolete Inventory
The provision for excess and obsolete inventory is highly variable, with sharp increases in late 2022 and sustained elevations into early 2023. This volatility could indicate inventory management challenges or rapid shifts in product demand.
Amortization
Amortization expenses steadily decline from 2019 to 2024, reflecting the gradual write-off of intangible assets or less capitalized acquisitions over time.
Deferred Taxes
Deferred tax figures display considerable fluctuation, including notable negative values and swings, suggesting active tax planning and timing differences in tax liabilities or assets recognition.
Gains and Losses on Investments
Investment gains and losses are inconsistent, with periods of significant losses interspersed with gains, especially notable large positive and negative swings in late 2023 and early 2024. This reflects a higher risk or active portfolio management impacting earnings.
Other Financial Items
Items such as gains on sale of assets, contingent consideration adjustments, and investment impairments occur irregularly, affecting the overall financial results sporadically and indicating non-recurring events impacting earnings and cash flow.
Operating Assets and Liabilities
Changes in operating assets and liabilities show extreme volatility with large positive and negative swings, reflecting fluctuating working capital management, cash conversion cycles, and possibly strategic operational adjustments.
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Operating cash flow exhibits substantial variation yet largely maintains positive levels. High cash inflows occur intermittently, contrasting with notable decreases in certain quarters, consistent with operating income swings.
Capital Expenditures and Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment remain consistently high with some peaks, highlighting ongoing investments in long-term assets. Marketable securities purchases and sales fluctuate considerably, implying active investment portfolio management. Net cash used in investing displays marked variability including significant inflows and outflows, associated with asset purchases, security transactions, and acquisitions.
Financing Activities
Significant net cash outflows from financing activities are observed throughout the periods, driven largely by common stock repurchases and dividend payments. Occasional debt-related transactions, such as convertible debt repayments and issuances, also influence financing cash flows.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The overall change in cash and cash equivalents is highly unstable, with intermittent periods of increase and decrease. Large decreases, especially in early 2020 and again in late 2022 to early 2023, are contrasted by strong increases in some quarters, indicating responsive cash management to operational and investing needs.
Summary of Trends
The financial data reveal a company navigating fluctuating profitability and cash flow conditions, with considerable variability in operational results and investment activity. Capital investment and shareholder returns are prioritized, as evidenced by steady depreciation, capital expenditures, and aggressive stock repurchases. Variability in working capital and tax-related items underscore dynamic financial management practices amid changing market or internal circumstances.