Investing

Investment Purchases

STERIS Investment Purchases decreased by 53.5% to $5.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate a strategy to earn interest on excess cash, while a decrease may suggest a need for cash for operations or debt repayment.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the cash outflow for the purchase of marketable securities, such as stocks, bonds, or other financi...

Peer comparison

Standard for large-cap companies with significant cash reserves; peers manage these portfolios to balance liquidity needs with yield generation.

Metric ID: purchases_of_investments

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q4 '25
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$375.00K$375.00K$375.00K$375.00K$0.00$10.75M$5.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-100.0%-53.5%
YoY Change-100.0%>999%
Range$0.00$10.75M
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth>999%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STERIS's investment purchases?
STERIS (STE) reported investment purchases of $5.00M in Q4 2025.
What does investment purchases mean?
Cash used to buy financial assets or securities.