Free cash flow takeaway
A quick read on the company's cash generation and what it means for investors.
Revenue, operating cash flow, and free cash flow all increased compared to both the prior quarter and the same quarter last year. The free cash flow margin improved relative to the prior quarter and was slightly higher than the year-ago period.
- Operating cash flow as a proportion of revenue was higher than the prior quarter and the year-ago quarter, indicating improved cash conversion. Capital expenditure increased in absolute terms, but free cash flow grew at a faster pace, supporting a higher free cash flow margin.
- Compared to the prior quarter, revenue, operating cash flow, and free cash flow were all higher, with free cash flow margin improving. Versus the same quarter last year, all metrics were higher, and the free cash flow margin was slightly improved.
FCF snapshot
Quarterly and TTM cash-flow metrics with the minimum valuation context.
TTM free cash flow
$3.7B
Trailing twelve-month free cash flow.
Quarter free cash flow
$1.1B
Free cash flow in the selected fiscal quarter.
Operating cash flow
$1.2B
Cash generated by operations before capital spending.
CapEx
$100.4M
Capital spending and related asset purchases.
FCF margin
33.5%
The share of revenue converted into free cash flow.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-30 | $2.8B | $995.2M | $60.4M | $934.8M | 32.9% |
| 2024-12-31 | $3.1B | $849.5M | $92.3M | $757.2M | 24.6% |
| 2025-03-31 | $3.1B | $1.1B | $82.1M | $990.0M | 32.3% |
| 2025-06-30 | $3.2B | $1.2B | $100.4M | $1.1B | 33.5% |
Cash conversion quality
Checks that separate high-quality free cash flow from accounting noise or working-capital timing.
| FCF / net income | 88.5% | Shows whether accounting earnings convert into cash. |
| CapEx / revenue | 3.2% | Lower capital intensity usually supports FCF margin. |
| Net cash | -$3.8B | 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 Growth
Operating cash flow increased compared to both the prior quarter and the year-ago quarter, outpacing the growth in revenue. This was the strongest observable driver of the improvement in free cash flow.
Higher operating cash flow directly contributed to the increase in free cash flow and the improvement in free cash flow margin.
What the cash flow says
How to interpret the company's free cash flow beyond the headline number.
Operating cash flow as a proportion of revenue was higher than the prior quarter and the year-ago quarter, indicating improved cash conversion. Capital expenditure increased in absolute terms, but free cash flow grew at a faster pace, supporting a higher free cash flow margin.
Compared to the prior quarter, revenue, operating cash flow, and free cash flow were all higher, with free cash flow margin improving. Versus the same quarter last year, all metrics were higher, and the free cash flow margin was slightly improved.
Monitor the trend in capital expenditure, which increased from both the prior quarter and the year-ago quarter.