SOLV · 8-K · 20260805PR000045
Operating Cash Flow Trends
Solventum Corp · 2026-08-05 · Importance 51 · Surprise 64 · From source text
Second-quarter operating cash flow increased 34.3% to $227 million from $169 million. Free cash flow increased 144.1% to $144 million from $59 million after $83 million of capital expenditures. The quarterly cash-flow improvement was driven by the timing of tax payments and insurance proceeds, while six-month operating cash flow declined to $38 million from $198 million because of working-capital effects.
Key facts
- Net cash provided by operating activities for six months ended June 30, 2026: $38 million (versus $198 million in prior year period) source
- Operating cash flow for Q2 2026: $227 million source
- GAAP net cash provided by operating activities for Q2 2026: $227 million (three months ended June 30, 2026) source
- Free cash flow for Q2 2026: $144 million source
- Free cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $(129) million (negative $129 million) source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | +1.0% | Free cash flow for Q2 2026: $144 million |
| cash | negative | realized | -0.9% | Free cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $(129) million (negative $129 million) |
| cash | negative | realized | — | Net cash provided by operating activities for six months ended June 30, 2026: $38 million (versus $198 million in prior year period) |
| cash | positive | realized | — | Operating cash flow for Q2 2026: $227 million |