Free cash flow takeaway
A quick read on the company's cash generation and what it means for investors.
The company generated strong free cash flow this quarter despite lower revenue. Cash conversion improved markedly as operating cash flow turned positive, driving a higher free cash flow margin.
- Revenue was lower than the prior quarter and the same quarter a year ago, yet operating cash flow was higher than both periods, resulting in positive free cash flow and a higher margin.
- Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue declined and operating cash flow swung from negative to positive, with free cash flow and margin both improving. Versus the same quarter one year earlier, revenue was lower but operating cash flow, free cash flow, and margin were all higher.
FCF snapshot
Quarterly and TTM cash-flow metrics with the minimum valuation context.
TTM free cash flow
$33.9M
Trailing twelve-month free cash flow.
Quarter free cash flow
$76.4M
Free cash flow in the selected fiscal quarter.
Operating cash flow
$80.8M
Cash generated by operations before capital spending.
CapEx
$4.4M
Capital spending and related asset purchases.
FCF margin
34.7%
The share of revenue converted into free cash flow.
TTM FCF yield
7.9%
TTM FCF divided by market capitalization.
FCF reconciliation
Free cash flow is not a GAAP line item; it should be bridged from the cash flow statement.
| Operating cash flow | $80.8M | Cash generated by operations before capital spending. |
| Capital expenditures | $4.4M | Capital spending used to bridge CFO to FCF. |
| Free cash flow | $76.4M | Operating cash flow less capital spending. |
Cash flow trend
A short quarterly history shows whether FCF is scaling with revenue or only spiking for one period.
| Period | Revenue | Operating CF | CapEx | FCF | FCF margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-30 | $251.2M | -$6.7M | $214000 | -$7.0M | -2.8% |
| 2022-07-30 | $254.7M | -$29.0M | $7.5M | -$36.5M | -14.3% |
| 2022-10-29 | $608.6M | $38.4M | $9.3M | $29.1M | 4.8% |
| 2023-01-28 | $438.1M | -$32.0M | $4.9M | -$36.8M | -8.4% |
| 2023-04-29 | $241.8M | $114.3M | $3.4M | $110.9M | 45.8% |
| 2023-07-29 | $252.7M | -$123.1M | $4.2M | -$127.3M | -50.4% |
| 2023-10-28 | $569.7M | $72.0M | $4.0M | $68.0M | 11.9% |
| 2024-01-27 | $415.4M | -$35.8M | $3.3M | -$39.0M | -9.4% |
| 2024-04-27 | $235.9M | $81.7M | $2.6M | $79.1M | 33.5% |
| 2024-07-27 | $250.9M | -$143.5M | $4.0M | -$147.5M | -58.8% |
| 2024-10-26 | $559.7M | $47.4M | $3.1M | $44.4M | 7.9% |
| 2025-01-25 | $419.7M | -$41.9M | $2.8M | -$44.7M | -10.7% |
| 2025-05-03 | $281.8M | $52.6M | $3.1M | $49.5M | 17.6% |
| 2025-08-02 | $274.2M | -$67.6M | $3.7M | -$71.3M | -26.0% |
| 2025-11-01 | $598.2M | $66.2M | $4.3M | $61.9M | 10.4% |
| 2026-01-31 | $471.8M | -$29.4M | $3.7M | -$33.1M | -7.0% |
| 2026-05-02 | $220.2M | $80.8M | $4.4M | $76.4M | 34.7% |
Cash conversion quality
Checks that separate high-quality free cash flow from accounting noise or working-capital timing.
| FCF / net income | 2192.7% | Shows whether accounting earnings convert into cash. |
| CapEx / revenue | 2.0% | Lower capital intensity usually supports FCF margin. |
| Net cash | -$62.6M | Cash and equivalents minus total debt. |
Recent events shaping cash flow
Near-term business events that help explain the free cash flow result.
Operating Cash Flow Turnaround
Operating cash flow improved from negative to positive, the strongest observable shift this quarter. This change directly enabled the company to generate free cash flow despite lower revenue.
The company converted a cash deficit into a surplus, substantially strengthening its cash position relative to the prior quarter and the year-ago period.
What the cash flow says
How to interpret the company's free cash flow beyond the headline number.
Revenue was lower than the prior quarter and the same quarter a year ago, yet operating cash flow was higher than both periods, resulting in positive free cash flow and a higher margin.
Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue declined and operating cash flow swung from negative to positive, with free cash flow and margin both improving. Versus the same quarter one year earlier, revenue was lower but operating cash flow, free cash flow, and margin were all higher.
Monitor whether operating cash flow can remain positive in future quarters given the lower revenue base.
Valuation context
A cash-flow page should show how much investors are paying for the cash stream, without turning into a full DCF.
| Market capitalization | $429.2M | Used as the denominator for FCF yield. |
| TTM FCF yield | 7.9% | TTM free cash flow divided by market capitalization. |
| EV / TTM FCF | 14.5x | A quick valuation bridge, not a full DCF. |
Peer context
Free cash flow quality is easier to read against related public companies.
Risks and tripwires
Observable signals that would weaken the free cash flow thesis.
| Risk | Tripwire | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| FCF margin compression | FCF margin falls for two consecutive quarters. | Cash conversion may be weakening before earnings show it. |
| Capital intensity rises | CapEx/revenue moves materially above the recent run rate. | More operating cash flow would be consumed before becoming FCF. |
| Working capital drag | Inventory or receivables grow faster than revenue. | Reported growth may not translate into cash. |