Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow

Coinbase Global, Inc. Free cash flow increased by 108.1% to $313.78M in Q3 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 132.9%, from -$953.51M to $313.78M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFree Cash Flow
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests strong operational efficiency and the ability to self-fund future innovation or return capital to shareholders, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure cycles or declining operational profitability.

Detailed definition

Free cash flow represents the cash generated by a company after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and m...

Peer comparison

High-growth semiconductor and AI infrastructure peers typically prioritize reinvestment, so free cash flow margins are often compared against R&D intensity and capital expenditure requirements of industry rivals.

Metric ID: free_cash_flow

Historical Data

9 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23
Value$3.98B$340.65M$2.99B-$831.31M-$3.04B-$953.51M$463.03M$150.80M$313.78M
QoQ Change-91.4%+778.3%-127.8%-265.2%+68.6%+148.6%-67.4%+108.1%
YoY Change-176.2%-379.9%+155.7%+105.0%+132.9%
Range-$3.04B$3.98B
CAGR-71.9%
Avg YoY Growth-32.5%
Median YoY Growth+105.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coinbase Global, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) reported free cash flow of $313.78M in Q3 2023.
How has Coinbase Global, Inc.'s free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Coinbase Global, Inc.'s free cash flow increased by 132.9% year-over-year, from -$953.51M to $313.78M.
What does free cash flow mean?
The cash a company has left over after paying for its operating expenses and capital investments.