Free cash flow
Nextpower Inc. Free cash flow increased by 29.6% to $153.61M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 32.4%, from $227.25M to $153.61M. Over 3 years (FY 2023 to FY 2026), Free cash flow shows an upward trend with a 70.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests improved operational efficiency or reduced capital intensity, providing more flexibility for capital allocation. A decrease may indicate higher investment in R&D or infrastructure, or potential challenges in converting earnings into cash.
Detailed definition
Free cash flow represents the cash generated by a company after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and m...
Peer comparison
Large-cap medical device and pharmaceutical peers typically maintain strong, positive free cash flow, though levels vary based on the intensity of R&D spending and the lifecycle stage of major product lines.
free_cash_flowHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$42.17M | $2.37M | $48.76M | $18.60M | $34.76M | $225.07M | $26.20M | $62.36M | $109.18M | $117.96M | $141.77M | $134.90M | $227.25M | $70.07M | $171.41M | $118.55M | $153.61M |
| QoQ Change | — | +105.6% | >999% | -61.8% | +86.8% | +547.6% | -88.4% | +138.0% | +75.1% | +8.0% | +20.2% | -4.8% | +68.5% | -69.2% | +144.6% | -30.8% | +29.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +182.4% | >999% | -46.3% | +235.2% | +214.1% | -47.6% | +441.2% | +116.3% | +108.1% | -40.6% | +20.9% | -12.1% | -32.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nextpower Inc. 's free cash flow?
- Nextpower Inc. (NXT) reported free cash flow of $153.61M in Q1 2026.
- How has Nextpower Inc. 's free cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Nextpower Inc. 's free cash flow decreased by 32.4% year-over-year, from $227.25M to $153.61M.
- What is the long-term trend for Nextpower Inc. 's free cash flow?
- Over 3 years (2023 to 2026), Nextpower Inc. 's free cash flow has grown at a 70.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $104.49M to $513.63M.
- What does free cash flow mean?
- The cash remaining after a company pays for its operating expenses and capital investments.