Free cash flow
Twilio Free cash flow decreased by 101.4% to -$133.63M in Q3 2022 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 97.7%, from -$67.61M to -$133.63M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
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
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $14.56M | -$67.61M | -$50.72M | -$24.56M | -$66.37M | -$133.63M |
| QoQ Change | — | -564.2% | +25.0% | +51.6% | -170.3% | -101.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -555.7% | -97.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Twilio's free cash flow?
- Twilio (TWLO) reported free cash flow of -$133.63M in Q3 2022.
- How has Twilio's free cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Twilio's free cash flow decreased by 97.7% year-over-year, from -$67.61M to -$133.63M.
- What does free cash flow mean?
- The cash remaining after a company pays for its operating expenses and capital investments.