adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) Cash Flow from Operations: CHF1,255 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:ADS adidas AG XSWX:ADS
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What is adidas AG Cash Flow from Operations?

adidas AG XSWX:ADS +0.68% 81 Cash Flow from Operations is CHF1,255 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF192.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Mar. 2026, adidas AG's Net Income From Continuing Operations was CHF588 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was CHF255 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was CHF-1,187 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was CHF0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was CHF0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was CHF0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was CHF0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was CHF25 Mil. In all, adidas AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-319 Mil.


adidas AG  (XSWX:ADS) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

adidas AG's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF588 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

adidas AG's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF255 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

adidas AG's change in working capital for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1,187 Mil. It means adidas AG's working capital declined by CHF1,187 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

adidas AG's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

adidas AG's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

adidas AG's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

adidas AG's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

adidas AG's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF25 Mil.


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adidas AG Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for adidas AG's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

adidas AG Cash Flow from Operations Chart

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adidas AG Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

adidas AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

adidas AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1,255 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of CHF1,255 Mil mean?
adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) has a Cash Flow from Operations of CHF1,255 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for adidas AG and its competitors.
Is adidas AG's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
adidas AG's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF1,255 Mil. Overall, adidas AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does adidas AG's Cash Flow from Operations compare to NKE and DECK?
adidas AG's Cash Flow from Operations of CHF1,255 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for adidas AG and its competitors. adidas AG's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF1,255 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is adidas AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF192.35, compared to a current price of CHF169.30 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF1,255 Mil. adidas AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For adidas AG (XSWX:ADS), the current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF1,255 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, adidas AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF169.30 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF192.35. GuruFocus considers adidas AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADS:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: CHF1,255 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF192.35 vs. price of CHF169.30 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ADS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


adidas AG Business Description

Address Adi-Dassler-Strasse 1, Herzogenaurach, BY, DEU, 91074
Adidas designs, develops, produces, and markets athletic and leisure apparel, footwear, accessories, and sports equipment. Under its eponymous brand, it produces apparel for competitive athletics, casual activewear, and casual fashion. Adidas sells its products in more than 160 countries through about 2,000 owned retail stores, 15,000 Adidas-branded franchise stores (including about 8,000 in China), 150,000 wholesale doors, and an owned e-commerce site that is available in 67 countries. The company was founded in 1949 in Germany.
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