Free cash flow takeaway
A quick read on the company's cash generation and what it means for investors.
Revenue was stable versus the prior quarter while operating cash flow, free cash flow, and free cash flow margin all improved. Compared to the same quarter a year ago, revenue, operating cash flow, and free cash flow were all higher.
- Operating cash flow increased relative to the prior quarter, and capital expenditure was slightly higher; free cash flow rose accordingly, and free cash flow margin strengthened. The relationship between revenue and operating cash flow indicates improved cash conversion efficiency this quarter.
- Revenue was unchanged compared to the immediately preceding quarter, but operating cash flow, free cash flow, and free cash flow margin were all higher. Versus the same quarter one year ago, revenue, operating cash flow, capital expenditure, free cash flow, and free cash flow margin were all higher.
FCF snapshot
Quarterly and TTM cash-flow metrics with the minimum valuation context.
TTM free cash flow
$3.4B
Trailing twelve-month free cash flow.
Quarter free cash flow
$677.0M
Free cash flow in the selected fiscal quarter.
Operating cash flow
$947.0M
Cash generated by operations before capital spending.
CapEx
$270.0M
Capital spending and related asset purchases.
FCF margin
14.3%
The share of revenue converted into free cash flow.
TTM FCF yield
5.8%
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 | $947.0M | Cash generated by operations before capital spending. |
| Capital expenditures | $270.0M | Capital spending used to bridge CFO to FCF. |
| Free cash flow | $677.0M | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-24 | $4.1B | $579.0M | $205.0M | $374.0M | 9.1% |
| 2022-09-30 | $4.4B | $944.0M | $212.0M | $732.0M | 16.8% |
| 2022-12-30 | $3.8B | $581.0M | $183.0M | $398.0M | 10.4% |
| 2023-03-31 | $4.2B | $634.0M | $189.0M | $445.0M | 10.7% |
| 2023-06-30 | $4.0B | $779.0M | $166.0M | $613.0M | 15.3% |
| 2023-09-29 | $4.0B | $1.1B | $194.0M | $944.0M | 23.4% |
| 2023-12-29 | $3.8B | $719.0M | $151.0M | $568.0M | 14.8% |
| 2024-03-29 | $4.0B | $710.0M | $167.0M | $543.0M | 13.7% |
| 2024-06-28 | $4.0B | $1.0B | $149.0M | $857.0M | 21.5% |
| 2024-09-27 | $4.1B | $1.0B | $213.0M | $829.0M | 20.4% |
| 2024-12-27 | $3.8B | $878.0M | $205.0M | $673.0M | 17.5% |
| 2025-03-28 | $4.1B | $653.0M | $230.0M | $423.0M | 10.2% |
| 2025-06-27 | $4.5B | $1.2B | $230.0M | $957.0M | 21.1% |
| 2025-09-26 | $4.7B | $1.4B | $271.0M | $1.1B | 24.2% |
| 2025-12-26 | $4.7B | $865.0M | $258.0M | $607.0M | 13.0% |
| 2026-03-27 | $4.7B | $947.0M | $270.0M | $677.0M | 14.3% |
Cash conversion quality
Checks that separate high-quality free cash flow from accounting noise or working-capital timing.
| FCF / net income | 79.2% | Shows whether accounting earnings convert into cash. |
| CapEx / revenue | 5.7% | Lower capital intensity usually supports FCF margin. |
| Net cash | -$4.5B | Cash and equivalents minus total debt. |
Recent events shaping cash flow
Near-term business events that help explain the free cash flow result.
Higher Free Cash Flow on Stable Revenue
Free cash flow was higher than both the prior quarter and the same quarter a year ago, driven by a larger increase in operating cash flow relative to the modest rise in capital expenditure. Free cash flow margin also improved comparing to both periods.
This quarter's free cash flow and margin improvement occurred without a sequential increase in revenue.
What the cash flow says
How to interpret the company's free cash flow beyond the headline number.
Operating cash flow increased relative to the prior quarter, and capital expenditure was slightly higher; free cash flow rose accordingly, and free cash flow margin strengthened. The relationship between revenue and operating cash flow indicates improved cash conversion efficiency this quarter.
Revenue was unchanged compared to the immediately preceding quarter, but operating cash flow, free cash flow, and free cash flow margin were all higher. Versus the same quarter one year ago, revenue, operating cash flow, capital expenditure, free cash flow, and free cash flow margin were all higher.
Monitor whether capital expenditure remains at the current level relative to revenue and operating cash flow in coming quarters.
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 | $58.8B | Used as the denominator for FCF yield. |
| TTM FCF yield | 5.8% | TTM free cash flow divided by market capitalization. |
| EV / TTM FCF | 18.7x | 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. |