cash flow
noun
1
: a measure of an organization's liquidity that usually consists of net income after taxes plus noncash charges against income
2
: a flow of cash
especially
: one that provides solvency
Examples of cash flow in a Sentence
We were able to maintain a steady cash flow.
The company is looking at new ways to generate cash flow.
Recent Examples on the Web
Shrinking the increase to 16 percent in 2025 would lower cash flow, possibly jeopardizing the authority’s credit rating, and force postponement of some infrastructure projects.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
Despite the issues, outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun said the company would soon increase the pace of production to meet its cash flow goals by 2026.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
An accountant by training, Calhoun has prioritized fiscal discipline over his four years at the helm, tightening the belt to free up cash flow and put the company on better financial footing.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
With all that to budget for, Hellerstein doesn’t have the cash flow to bankroll new additions to his collection, especially in an age where the price of classic ballpark artifacts is at an all-time high.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2024
In either path forward, companies would be able to free up cash flow quickly by reducing their payrolls.
—Ivan Illan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
On April 8, the solar eclipse in the same part of your chart presents you with choices or opportunities to increase your cash flow, conserve your resources in the name of self-preservation, or accumulate more equipment to put in your travel bag.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
Financial filings also detail the extent to which Trump's legal bills have eaten into the cash flow of some of his allied political groups.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2024
Those with negative cash flows that don’t have access to borrowing are faced with the decision to finance operations through private equity or the cash preemptively stowed on their balance sheet, said Kimmell at CoinShares.
—David Pan, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
Despite the issues, outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun said the company would soon increase the pace of production to meet its cash flow goals by 2026.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
An accountant by training, Calhoun has prioritized fiscal discipline over his four years at the helm, tightening the belt to free up cash flow and put the company on better financial footing.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
With all that to budget for, Hellerstein doesn’t have the cash flow to bankroll new additions to his collection, especially in an age where the price of classic ballpark artifacts is at an all-time high.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2024
In either path forward, companies would be able to free up cash flow quickly by reducing their payrolls.
—Ivan Illan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
On April 8, the solar eclipse in the same part of your chart presents you with choices or opportunities to increase your cash flow, conserve your resources in the name of self-preservation, or accumulate more equipment to put in your travel bag.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
Financial filings also detail the extent to which Trump's legal bills have eaten into the cash flow of some of his allied political groups.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2024
Those with negative cash flows that don’t have access to borrowing are faced with the decision to finance operations through private equity or the cash preemptively stowed on their balance sheet, said Kimmell at CoinShares.
—David Pan, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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