: a measure of an organization's liquidity that usually consists of net income after taxes plus noncash charges against income
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: a flow of cash
especially: one that provides solvency
Example Sentences
We were able to maintain a steady cash flow. The company is looking at new ways to generate cash flow.
Recent Examples on the WebYet the company lowered its forecast for 2022 free cash flow, which funds its $8 billion dividend, for the second time just this year in July. Spencer Jakab, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 On top of that, new data from Goldman Sachs shows that U.S. households’ discretionary cash flow, or the amount of money that households have to spend on non-essential items after expenses, has dropped about $600, or 4.2% over the past year. Will Daniel, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2022 During the pandemic, airline management teams had to focus on the company’s cash flow, employees, change in operating procedures to make customers comfortable, and more. Ben Baldanza, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 At the Savile, the Howorths learned about inventory, supply chains, cash flow, credit, and, crucially, community. Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 20 July 2022 Free cash flow, another profitability metric that shows a company’s ability to finance its business without the need for outside funding, climbed 4 percent to $2.4 billion. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2022 In reality, Theranos was struggling with cash flow and with inconsistent test results, according to the case presented by prosecutors during the trial.Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2022 So far, things seem to be working out well enough, as the merger saw Branson get into a real business with cash flow. Michael D'antonio, CNN, 14 Dec. 2021 This is particularly true as US shale producers are focusing on shareholder returns and preserving cash flow — a significant change from the past 10 years. Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 30 Oct. 2021 See More