Operating Cash Flow

Operating

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate a self-sustaining business with strong cash generation; a significant divergence from net income can signal high-quality earnings or potential accounting red flags.

Detailed definition

The total amount of cash generated by a company's core business operations, calculated by adjusting net income for non-c...

Peer comparison

This is the gold standard for comparing the cash-generating power of tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.

Metric ID: cf_net_cash_from_operating

Frequently Asked Questions

What does operating cash flow mean?
The actual cash a company brings in from its day-to-day business activities.

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