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.
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In a succinct letter, the firm speaks highly of CAE’s strong market position, points out the company’s recent prolonged period of underperformance, but affirmed its conviction in CAE’s ability to grow earnings per share and free cash flow per share well exceeding current market expectations.
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
Free cash flow stood at over $157 million for the trailing 12 months.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The networks continue to generate significant cash flow despite the ongoing decline of viewers and advertising revenue.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
The filing highlights the company's dependence on cash flow from operations to meet its liquidity requirements.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Jan. 2025
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
Free cash flow stood at over $157 million for the trailing 12 months.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The networks continue to generate significant cash flow despite the ongoing decline of viewers and advertising revenue.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
The filing highlights the company's dependence on cash flow from operations to meet its liquidity requirements.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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