cash flow

American  

noun

1. the sum of the after-tax profit of a business plus depreciation and other noncash charges: used as an indication of internal funds available for stock dividends, purchase of buildings and equipment, etc.

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cash flow British  

noun

1. the movement of money into and out of a business

2. a prediction of such movement over a given period

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Etymology

Origin of cash flow

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

As a result, “the upstream sector shifted focus from expanding production to maximizing free cash flow generation, leading to more-controlled capex spending.”

From Barron's

The Singapore market may continue to attract fund flows given the prevalence of large-cap blue-chip defensive stocks with strong SGD-based cash flow generation and relatively high dividend yields.

From The Wall Street Journal

The need to pause is more pronounced now that BP has divested some of its key cash flow generating asset, Castrol, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Strong orders in the second half of 2025 will boost cash flow, with limited down payments meaning the company stands to grow faster than previously anticipated in 2027-28, the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal

The country remains a marginal contributor to Chevron’s production and cash flow for now.

From Barron's