GE · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Operating Cash Flow Trends
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO · 2026-07-16 · Importance 76 · Surprise 56 · In source text
Cash from operating activities was $5.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $1.2 billion versus the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to higher net income, increased sales discounts and allowances and lower working capital growth. Cash from sales discounts and allowances was $1.0 billion in H1 2026, up $0.5 billion year-over-year, driven by allowances on new engine installs and spare parts at CES. Changes in working capital reduced cash use by $0.2 billion year-over-year due to higher collections (including from CFM International) offset by higher inventories and higher billing/accounts payable disbursements. Cash used in investing activities was $(1.9) billion in H1 2026 (up $0.9 billion vs prior year), including $1.0 billion of time deposits purchases and higher insurance investment securities purchases.
Key facts
- Free cash flow (FCF) for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $4,685 million. source
- Cash from operating activities was $5.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $1.2 billion compared to 2025. source
- Cash flows from operating activities (CFOA) for continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $5,126 million. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | +0.9% | Cash from operating activities was $5.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $1.2 billion compared to 2025. |
| cash | positive | realized | — | Free cash flow (FCF) for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $4,685 million. |