Investing
Purchases of equity securities
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates the company is utilizing excess cash for investment returns, while a decrease suggests a preference for internal reinvestment or debt reduction.
Detailed definition
This reflects cash used to acquire ownership interests in other entities, typically for investment purposes rather than...
Peer comparison
Common in companies with large cash reserves; rare for companies focused strictly on core operations.
Metric ID:
purchases_of_equity_securitiesHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0 | $0 | $25M | $0 | $0 | $1M | $0 | $799K |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | -100.0% | — | — | -100.0% | — |
Range$0 – $25M
Purchases of equity securities at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Idexx Laboratories's purchases of equity securities?
- Idexx Laboratories (IDXX) reported purchases of equity securities of $799K in Q1 2026.
- What does purchases of equity securities mean?
- Cash used to buy shares or ownership stakes in other companies.