Free cash flow
Consolidated Edison Free cash flow remained flat by 0.0% to -$132.50M in Q4 2022 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 56.9%, from -$307.75M to -$132.50M. 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.
free_cash_flowHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | -$1.23B | -$530.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +56.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Consolidated Edison's free cash flow?
- Consolidated Edison (ED) reported free cash flow of -$132.50M in Q4 2022.
- How has Consolidated Edison's free cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Consolidated Edison's free cash flow increased by 56.9% year-over-year, from -$307.75M to -$132.50M.
- What does free cash flow mean?
- The cash a company has left over after paying for its operating expenses and capital investments.