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
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.
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David Pan, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
After the Moon Alert is over, pay attention to your cash flow and your possessions.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024
The two companies are in renewal discussions, the outcome of which will have significant influence on Paramount’s ability to deliver the free cash flow that media investors are expecting from the company that has lately posted big losses on streaming operations.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
Its margins, cash flow and returns on investments had deteriorated over five years and its debt burden had soared.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The existing license has had limited positive impact on cash flow to Venezuela and has not yet opened up wider access to the U.S. market, in part because of uncertainty over its six-month limit, said Francisco Monaldi, an expert on Venezuelan energy at Rice University in Houston.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Debt can significantly impact personal finances, influencing cash flow and the ability to save or invest.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Does a current lack of cash flow necessitate a pivot around your content strategy?
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
The shares plunged after the developer started having cash flow problems in 2021, and were worth about $275 million before they were suspended from trading last year.
—Kiuyan Wong, Fortune Asia, 26 Mar. 2024
David Pan, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
After the Moon Alert is over, pay attention to your cash flow and your possessions.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024
The two companies are in renewal discussions, the outcome of which will have significant influence on Paramount’s ability to deliver the free cash flow that media investors are expecting from the company that has lately posted big losses on streaming operations.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
Its margins, cash flow and returns on investments had deteriorated over five years and its debt burden had soared.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The existing license has had limited positive impact on cash flow to Venezuela and has not yet opened up wider access to the U.S. market, in part because of uncertainty over its six-month limit, said Francisco Monaldi, an expert on Venezuelan energy at Rice University in Houston.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Debt can significantly impact personal finances, influencing cash flow and the ability to save or invest.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Does a current lack of cash flow necessitate a pivot around your content strategy?
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
The shares plunged after the developer started having cash flow problems in 2021, and were worth about $275 million before they were suspended from trading last year.
—Kiuyan Wong, Fortune Asia, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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