Free cash flow
Stardust Power, Inc. Free cash flow increased by 0.2% to -$2.07M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.2%, from -$2.07M to -$2.07M. 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 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$937.81K | -$1.17M | -$6.41M | -$1.21M | -$2.07M | -$2.07M | -$2.07M | -$2.07M | -$2.07M |
| QoQ Change | — | -25.1% | -446.6% | +81.1% | -71.1% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -120.7% | -76.4% | +67.7% | -71.1% | +0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stardust Power, Inc.'s free cash flow?
- Stardust Power, Inc. (SDST) reported free cash flow of -$2.07M in Q1 2026.
- How has Stardust Power, Inc.'s free cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Stardust Power, Inc.'s free cash flow increased by 0.2% year-over-year, from -$2.07M to -$2.07M.
- What does free cash flow mean?
- The cash remaining after a company pays for its operating expenses and capital investments.