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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
six
months ended in Dec. 2025,
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG paidCHF46 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It spentCHF21 Mil paying down its debt.
It paidCHF0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It receivedCHF0 Mil from paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It receivedCHF1 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AGspentCHF67 Mil on financial activities for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's issuance of stock for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF23 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's repurchase of stock for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-70 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's net issuance of debt for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-21 Mil.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG spentCHF21 Mil paying down its 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's net issuance of preferred for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF0 Mil.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG paidCHF0 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's cash flow for dividends for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF0 Mil.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG receivedCHF0 Mil from paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's other financing for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1 Mil.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG receivedCHF1 Mil on other financial activities.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
* 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Cash Flow from Financing Chart
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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.
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-512 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 CHF-512 Mil mean?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) has a Cash Flow from Financing of CHF-512 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Cash Flow from Financing is CHF-512 Mil. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Cash Flow from Financing compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Cash Flow from Financing of CHF-512 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Cash Flow from Financing is CHF-512 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12,647.57, compared to a current price of CHF9,440.00 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is CHF-512 Mil. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP), the current Cash Flow from Financing is CHF-512 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF9,440.00 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12,647.57.
GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LISP:
Cash Flow from Financing: CHF-512 Mil
GF Value™: CHF12,647.57 vs. price of CHF9,440.00 (25.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LISP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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