Apple Inc. is a renowned multinational technology company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing consumer electronics, software, and online services. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple was founded in 1976 and has since become synonymous with innovation through its flagship products like the iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch. The company also boasts a comprehensive ecosystem of services, including the App Store and iCloud.
The cash flow statement is a crucial financial document that outlines how much cash or cash equivalents a company has generated and used over a specific period. It is divided into three main sections: operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. This statement is essential for investors and analysts as it provides insights into how a company manages its cash resources.
The chart above illustrates the cash flow of Apple Inc. in 2024. The width of the bars corresponds to the cash flow amount, with wider bars representing larger sums.
The chart begins on the left with Apple's cash position at the start of the year. Throughout the year, the company experienced a decrease in cash, attributed to its financing and investing activities. Operating activities were the primary source of cash, with a moderate contribution from investing activities.
The positive cash flow from investing activities indicates that Apple received more from selling assets or investments than it spent on new investments. Conversely, the negative cash flow from financing activities suggests that the company disbursed more cash for debt repayments, share buybacks, or dividend payments.
Taking the cash flow changes into account, the chart concludes on the right with Apple's cash position at the year's end.
To illustrate the scale of Apple Inc.'s cash flow, a real-time counter simulates the company's cash flow for 2024. This counter activates when you scroll to this section and operates at the same pace as the company's reported cash flow.
Please note that this is a simulation based on Apple's reported cash flow for 2024 and not a live counter of real-time cash flows. The counter is designed to provide a sense of the company's cash flow magnitude and velocity.
In 2024, Apple Inc. generated $118,254 million in cash from operating activities, received $2,935 million from investing activities, and expended $121,983 million on financing activities. Consequently, the company's cash balance decreased by $794 million over the year.
Apple's beginning cash balance was $30,737 million, typically comprising cash and cash equivalents, such as short-term investments readily convertible to cash. By the end of the year, the company's cash balance stood at $29,943 million.
The company's capital expenditures for the year amounted to $9,447 million, representing the cash spent on investments in property, plant, and equipment. By subtracting capital expenditures from cash flow from operations, Apple's free cash flow for 2024 was calculated to be $108,807 million. This figure indicates the cash available for dividends, stock repurchases, or other investments.
| Cash Flow from Operations | 118,254 |
| Cash Flow from Investing | 2,935 |
| Cash Flow from Financing | -121,983 |
| Changes in Cash | -794 |
| Beginning Cash Position | 30,737 |
| Ending Cash Position | 29,943 |
| Capital Expenditures | -9,447 |
| Free Cash Flow | 108,807 |
All amounts in USD (Millions)
Apple Inc.'s cash flow in 2024 highlights several key aspects. The substantial cash generated from operating activities underscores the company's robust core business operations. Despite significant outflows in financing activities, primarily due to debt repayments and share buybacks, Apple maintained a strong free cash flow, demonstrating its capacity to reinvest in growth opportunities and return value to shareholders. The positive cash flow from investing activities further reflects Apple's strategic asset management and investment decisions.
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