Free cash flow
Constellation Energy Free cash flow decreased by 210.5% to -$1.48B in Q3 2022 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 253.9%, from $964.00M to -$1.48B. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
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.
cf_free_cash_flowHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $918.00M | $964.00M | $941.00M | -$478.00M | -$1.48B |
| QoQ Change | — | +5.0% | -2.4% | -150.8% | -210.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -152.1% | -253.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Constellation Energy's free cash flow?
- Constellation Energy (CEG) reported free cash flow of -$1.48B in Q3 2022.
- How has Constellation Energy's free cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Constellation Energy's free cash flow decreased by 253.9% year-over-year, from $964.00M to -$1.48B.
- What does free cash flow mean?
- The cash a company has left over after paying for its operating expenses and capital investments.