Essendant Inc Cash Flow - Quarterly (NASDAQ:ESND)
The Essendant Inc cash flow statement is one of the important reports considered by investors doing a fundamental analysis of the company. The profit-loss statement shows Essendant Inc profits, the balance sheet shows Essendant Inc debt, and the cash flow statement reflects the liquidity and solvency of a firm. This statement reflects the company's ability to generate cash flows. Essendant Inc stock analysis shows negative net income cash flow of $-51.44M till 2018 Q1. This statement is important because profits alone cannot pay employees, or bills. Cash is required. Essendant Inc has a positive cash and cash equivalents change of $2.16M.
View and download details of Essendant Inc cash flows for latest & last 40 quarters| Fiscal year is Jan - Dec | 2018 Q1 | 2017 Q4 | 2017 Q3 | 2017 Q2 | 2017 Q1 | 2016 Q4 | 2016 Q3 | 2016 Q2 | 2016 Q1 | 2015 Q4 |
Net Income Cash Flow | -51.44M | -266.98M | -265.43M | -183.49M | -188.59M | 63.85M | 66.2M | 29.46M | 16.53M | -44.34M |
| Depreciation Depletion Amortization Cash-Flow | 11.16M | 329.9M | 318.79M | 221.16M | 210.23M | 46.2M | 34.7M | 23.26M | 11.89M | 49.55M |
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Assets Liabilities | 22.84M | 129.88M | 166.76M | 85.03M | 24.95M | 28.72M | 13.03M | -82.83M | -40.24M | 15.67M |
| Cash From (used in) Discontinued Operations | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Adjustments Net | -3.99M | -7.25M | -15.13M | 3.11M | 6.42M | -7.84M | -7.97M | 14.12M | - | 141.84M |
Net Cash from (used by) Operating Activities | -21.42M | 185.54M | 204.99M | 125.81M | 53.02M | 130.94M | 105.96M | -15.98M | -10.82M | 162.73M |
| Increase (Decrease) in Prop Plant And Equipment | -7.79M | -38.45M | -24.46M | -13.67M | -8.31M | -3.76M | 5.72M | -16.55M | -9.59M | -28.17M |
| Acquisition Disposition of Subsidiaires | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -40.36M |
| Increase (Decrease) in Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Cash Inflow (Outflow) from Investment Activities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Net Cash from (used by) Investment Activities | -7.79M | -38.45M | -24.46M | -13.67M | -8.31M | -3.76M | 5.72M | -16.55M | -9.59M | -67.92M |
| Issuance (Purchase) of Equity Shares | -0.16M | -1.32M | -1.27M | -0.6M | -0.31M | -6.28M | -6.21M | -5.55M | -6.5M | -68.82M |
| Issuance (Repayment) of Debt Securities | -1.51M | -126.95M | -125.43M | -123.91M | -122.4M | - | - | - | - | - |
| Increase (Decrease) in Bank & Other Borrowings | 39.42M | 20.87M | -19.12M | 31.37M | 90.11M | -108.05M | -96.64M | 43.87M | 37.38M | 4.57M |
| Payment of Dividends & Other Cash Distributions | -5.2M | -20.72M | -15.51M | -10.33M | -5.16M | -20.48M | -15.35M | -10.23M | -5.16M | -21.18M |
| Other Cash from (used by) Financing Activities | -0.96M | -11.87M | -11.86M | -6.27M | -5.67M | -1.14M | -1.04M | -0.19M | -0.13M | - |
Net Cash from (used by) Financing Activities | 31.56M | -140M | -173.2M | -109.75M | -43.44M | -135.96M | -119.25M | 27.89M | 25.59M | -84.99M |
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash | -0.17M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.64M |
Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | 2.16M | 7.47M | 7.75M | 2.56M | 1.3M | -8.65M | -7.33M | -4.28M | 5.44M | 9.17M |
| Cash & Equivalents at Beginning of Year | 21.32M | 29.98M | 20.81M | 22.32M | 30.91M | 11.78M | 21.3M | 18.55M | 10.66M | 21.95M |
| Cash & Equivalents at Year End | 30.96M | 28.8M | 29.08M | 23.88M | 22.63M | 21.32M | 22.64M | 25.7M | 35.43M | 29.98M |
The statement of cash flows comprises of cash flow from financing, cash flow from operations and cash flow from investing activities. All the three can have an impact on the stock price. The Essendant Inc stock price history and Essendant Inc stock comparison chart inevitably reflect its cash flow situation.
- Essendant Inc had a Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents of $2.16M in the latest quarter 2018 Q1. If a firm is able to grow its cash, it is considered to be a positive signal and could lead to a jump in the Essendant Inc stock price, albeit too much cash on hand can imply the company has no or limited avenues for growth in which to invest this cash.
- Cash Flow from operating activities: Essendant Inc reported a negative operating cash flow of $-21.42M till 2018 Q1 and has seen a decrease from the previous quarter. Operating cash flow comes from main business activities. Investors look for positive cash flow from recurring operating activities.
- Cash from investing stood at a negative value of $-7.79M for ESND stock. A company with surplus cash usually thinks of re-investing it in the form of buying fixed assests, or purchasing plant/ machinery which will help grow the business further. By looking at cash flow from investment activities one can check where the company is putting its cash.
- Cash flow from financing activities shows the flow of cash between Essendant Inc and its owners and creditors and was $31.56M till 2018 Q1. Financing activities allow a company to raise capital, and repay bondholders.