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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Despite achieving average revenue growth exceeding 40% over the past three years, the company remains unprofitable with an operating cash flow margin of negative 25% and a net income margin of negative 11%.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The ratings firm argued splitting media conglomerates into smaller and less diversified companies, while improving efficiency and possible cost savings, also has downside risks, including reducing cash flow and so the ability to pay down debt.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Despite the secular downturn, the networks remain lucrative assets, throwing off considerable cash flow and profit.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2025
Not everyone who understands how to discount a cash flow was up in arms, however.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The ratings firm argued splitting media conglomerates into smaller and less diversified companies, while improving efficiency and possible cost savings, also has downside risks, including reducing cash flow and so the ability to pay down debt.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Despite the secular downturn, the networks remain lucrative assets, throwing off considerable cash flow and profit.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2025
Not everyone who understands how to discount a cash flow was up in arms, however.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cash flow
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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