Stock Analysis on Net

Eaton Corp. plc (NYSE:ETN)

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Cash Flow Statement

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.

Eaton Corp. plc, consolidated cash flow statement

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income taxes
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense
Contributions to pension plans
Contributions to other postretirement benefits plans
(Gain) loss on sale of business
Accounts receivable, net
Inventory
Accounts payable
Accrued compensation
Accrued income and other taxes
Other current assets
Other current liabilities
Changes in working capital
Other, net
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment
Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Proceeds from (payments for) sales of businesses, net of cash sold
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
Investments in associate companies
(Purchases) sales of short-term investments, net
Proceeds from (payments for) settlement of currency exchange contracts not designated as hedges, net
Other, net
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Proceeds from borrowings
Payments on borrowings
Short-term debt, net
Cash dividends paid
Exercise of employee stock options
Repurchase of shares
Employee taxes paid from shares withheld
Other, net
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of currency on cash
Increase (decrease) in cash
Cash at the beginning of the period
Cash at the end of the period

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

Cash flow statement item Description The company
Net cash provided by operating activities Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, excluding discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Eaton Corp. plc net cash provided by operating activities increased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of investing activities, excluding discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Eaton Corp. plc net cash (used in) provided by investing activities increased from 2021 to 2022 but then decreased significantly from 2022 to 2023.
Net cash used in financing activities Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of financing activities, excluding discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Eaton Corp. plc net cash used in financing activities decreased from 2021 to 2022 but then increased from 2022 to 2023 not reaching 2021 level.