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Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026,
Alimentation Couche-Tard paidC$35 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It receivedC$589 Mil from issuing more debt.
It paidC$0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spentC$196 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spentC$14 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Alimentation Couche-TardearnedC$344 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026.
Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
Alimentation Couche-Tard's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$0 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
Alimentation Couche-Tard's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$-35 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
Alimentation Couche-Tard's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$589 Mil.
Alimentation Couche-Tard receivedC$589 Mil from issuing more debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
Alimentation Couche-Tard's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$0 Mil.
Alimentation Couche-Tard paidC$0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Alimentation Couche-Tard's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$-196 Mil.
Alimentation Couche-Tard spentC$196 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Alimentation Couche-Tard's other financing for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$-14 Mil.
Alimentation Couche-Tard spentC$14 Mil on other financial activities.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Alimentation Couche-Tard Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alimentation Couche-Tard's Cash Flow from Financing can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Cash Flow from Financing Chart
Alimentation Couche-Tard Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
Alimentation Couche-Tard's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-1,501 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 Financing of C$-1,501 Mil mean?
Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) has a Cash Flow from Financing of C$-1,501 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Alimentation Couche-Tard and its competitors.
Is Alimentation Couche-Tard's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Alimentation Couche-Tard's current Cash Flow from Financing is C$-1,501 Mil. Overall, Alimentation Couche-Tard has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alimentation Couche-Tard's Cash Flow from Financing compare to CASY and WSM?
Alimentation Couche-Tard's Cash Flow from Financing of C$-1,501 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Financing for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing 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 Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Alimentation Couche-Tard and its competitors. Alimentation Couche-Tard's current Cash Flow from Financing is C$-1,501 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alimentation Couche-Tard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$85.77, compared to a current price of C$88.82 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is C$-1,501 Mil. Alimentation Couche-Tard's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD), the current Cash Flow from Financing is C$-1,501 Mil as of Apr. 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alimentation Couche-Tard stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$88.82 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$85.77.
GuruFocus considers Alimentation Couche-Tard to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ATD:
Cash Flow from Financing: C$-1,501 Mil
GF Value™: C$85.77 vs. price of C$88.82 (3.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ATD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc operates a network of convenience stores across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company generates income through the sale of tobacco products, groceries, beverages, fresh food, quick service restaurants, car wash services, other retail products and services, road transportation fuel, stationary energy, marine fuel, and chemicals. In addition, the company operates stores under the Circle K banner in other countries such as Indonesia, Egypt, Macau, and others. Its operation is geographically divided into the U.S., Europe and other regions, and Canada. Revenue from external customers falls mainly into three categories: merchandise and services, road transportation fuel, and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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