BR · 10-K · 2026A · Full report
Operating Cash Flow Trends
BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 54 · Surprise 40 · No source text
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $174.3 million to $1,345.6 million in fiscal 2026 from $1,171.3 million in fiscal 2025. The increase was driven by a $284.8 million increase in net earnings and a $111.0 million increase in deferred income taxes, partly offset by $231.4 million of digital asset gains in noncash adjustments. Free cash flow increased $176.6 million to $1,233.0 million, while capital expenditures, software purchases, and capitalized internal-use software were $112.6 million.
Key facts
- Net cash flows from financing activities for the year ended June 30, 2026 were $(1,048.5) million compared to $(600.8) million for the year ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of $447.7 million. source
- Net cash flows from investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2026 were $(452.0) million compared to $(316.2) million for the year ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of $135.8 million. source
- Net cash flows from operating activities for fiscal year 2026: $1,345.6 million; Capital expenditures and software purchases and capitalized internal use software: $(112.6) million; Free cash flow (Non-GAAP): $1,233.0 million. source
- Net cash flows from operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2026 were $1,345.6 million compared to $1,171.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $174.3 million. source
- Free cash flow (Non-GAAP) for the year ended June 30, 2026 was $1,233.0 million compared to $1,056.4 million for the prior year, an increase of $176.6 million. source
- Net change in Cash and cash equivalents for the year ended June 30, 2026 was $(158.7) million compared to $257.1 million for the prior year, a change of $(415.8) million. source
- Free cash flow for fiscal year 2025: $1,056.4 million (Net cash flows from operating activities $1,171.3 million less capital expenditures and software purchases $(114.9) million). source
- Capital expenditures and Software purchases and capitalized internal use software were $(112.6) million for the year ended June 30, 2026 compared to $(114.9) million for the prior year, a change of $2.3 million. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -5.0% | Net cash flows from financing activities for the year ended June 30, 2026 were $(1,048.5) million compared to $(600.8) million for the… |
| cash | negative | realized | -4.7% | Net change in Cash and cash equivalents for the year ended June 30, 2026 was $(158.7) million compared to $257.1 million for the prior… |
| cash | positive | realized | +1.9% | Net cash flows from operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2026 were $1,345.6 million compared to $1,171.3 million for the year… |
| cash | negative | realized | -1.5% | Net cash flows from investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2026 were $(452.0) million compared to $(316.2) million for the year… |
| cash | negative | realized | — | Net cash flows from operating activities for fiscal year 2026: $1,345.6 million; Capital expenditures and software purchases and… |