Free cash flow has deteriorated significantly, shifting from a $48.7M peak in 2024Q4 to a negative $29.3M in 2026Q1, exacerbated by a $38.1M working capital outflow in the most recent quarter.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 |
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| Cash from Operations | 76.28M | 110.11M | 150.84M | 60.74M | 83.01M | 170.09M | 35.16M | 45.07M | 37.54M | 30.76M | 20.29M | 6.18M | 8.62M | 7.26M | 2.75M | 5.42M |
| Operating CF Margin % | - | 30.19% | 41.27% | 18.3% | 24.76% | 49.74% | 16.59% | 13.84% | 13.56% | 14.58% | 16.12% | 8.15% | 13.65% | 16.76% | 10.86% | 26.66% |
| Operating CF Growth % | -250.82% | -27% | 148.32% | -26.83% | -51.2% | 383.71% | -21.99% | 20.05% | 22.07% | 51.62% | 228.13% | -28.24% | 18.65% | 164.04% | -49.29% | - |
| Net Income | 18.09M | 25.04M | 35.44M | -21.49M | 22.74M | 73.22M | 2.14M | 6.22M | 22.15M | 13.76M | 16.47M | 2.15M | 6.1M | 7.1M | 3.24M | 2.82M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 64.17M | 63.12M | 58.68M | 78.28M | 42.7M | 40.26M | 45.19M | 32.36M | 10.81M | 13.5M | 5.1M | 3.47M | 1.16M | 292K | 96K | 48K |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 10.52M | 0 | 11.46M | 19.17M | 50.51M | 42.82M | 14.49M | 0 | 0 | 884K | 480K | 574K | 762K | 129K | 57K | 8K |
| Deferred Taxes | 8.34M | 7.77M | 3.1M | -4.57M | 8.14M | -2.96M | -12.37M | -7.21M | -479K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 5.93M | 13.65M | -1.11M | 1.82M | 2.2M | 1.65M | -793K | 11.72M | 157K | -1.31M | 3.29M | -381K | 768K | -313K | -568K | 62K |
| Working Capital Changes | -30.78M | 517K | 43.28M | -12.47M | -43.27M | 15.1M | -13.49M | 1.97M | 4.9M | 3.92M | -5.06M | 368K | -170K | 51K | -71K | 2.48M |
| Change in Receivables | -55.3M | 21.93M | -14.46M | 30.6M | 57.05M | -11.68M | -39.35M | 36.47M | 15.56M | 2.75M | -9.24M | -6.02M | -1.87M | -3.44M | -995K | -126K |
| Change in Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Payables | 9.44M | -21.31M | 57.67M | -43.08M | -100.14M | 26.84M | 25.88M | -34.2M | -10.58M | 647K | 4M | 6.42M | 1.67M | 3.43M | 905K | 2.55M |
| Cash from Investing | -53.39M | -48.35M | -21.21M | -16.96M | -232.99M | -16.49M | 4.92M | 19.44M | -4M | -54.79M | 2.55M | -19.01M | -8.86M | -152K | -1.59M | -434K |
| Capital Expenditures | -24.25M | -29.7M | -7.74M | -19.62M | -15.18M | -8.34M | -5.45M | -6.74M | -2.9M | -1.7M | -1.46M | -336K | -217K | -209K | -174K | -201K |
| CapEx % of Revenue | 6.5% | 8.14% | 2.12% | 5.91% | 4.53% | 2.44% | 2.57% | 2.07% | 1.05% | 0.81% | 1.16% | 0.44% | 0.34% | 0.48% | 0.69% | 0.99% |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -193.9M | -10.59M | 6.44M | 25.38M | 0 | -53.01M | -5M | -8.1M | -6.53M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Investing | -3.83M | 1.35M | -13.47M | 1.16M | 9.84M | 2.44M | 3.93M | 847K | -1.1M | -72K | 499K | -2.56M | -2.11M | -671K | -262K | -240K |
| Cash from Financing | -100.55M | -117.52M | -174.74M | -26.55M | 3.06M | 116.86M | -22.37M | -52.79M | 5.74M | 29.5M | -11.5M | -1.59M | 21.84M | -6.78M | -1.28M | -2.53M |
| Debt Issued (Net) | -3.77M | 0 | -115.14M | -17.26M | 98.92M | 0 | 0 | -17.27M | -18.2M | 29.83M | 0 | -111K | -2.36M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equity Issued (Net) | -83.76M | -101.26M | -60.73M | -9.52M | -83.84M | 129.28M | -9.02M | -22.91M | 30.29M | 2.29M | -7.51M | 47K | 27.34M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6.36M | -2.61M | -3.99M | -1.53M | -3.15M | -6.78M | -1.28M | -2.52M |
| Share Repurchases | -84.07M | -101.7M | -60.73M | -9.52M | -86.05M | -6.64M | -9.96M | -24.74M | -135K | 0 | -7.52M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Financing | -13.03M | -16.27M | 1.13M | 233K | -12.02M | -12.42M | -13.35M | -12.61M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1K | -7K |
| Net Change in Cash | -70.15M | -53.76M | -47.24M | 16.81M | -150.22M | 270.25M | 18.42M | 11.65M | 40.41M | 5.51M | 11.33M | -14.49M | 21.45M | 380K | -133K | 2.4M |
| Free Cash Flow | 57.45M | 97.99M | 127.31M | 41.12M | 67.83M | 161.74M | 29.71M | 38.34M | 34.64M | 29.05M | 18.83M | 3.84M | 7.54M | 6.54M | 2.31M | 4.98M |
| FCF Margin % | 15.39% | 26.86% | 34.84% | 12.39% | 20.23% | 47.3% | 14.02% | 11.77% | 12.51% | 13.77% | 14.96% | 5.06% | 11.95% | 15.11% | 9.14% | 24.49% |
| FCF Growth % | -50.98% | -23.03% | 209.62% | -39.37% | -58.07% | 444.39% | -22.5% | 10.68% | 19.23% | 54.3% | 390.85% | -49.12% | 15.24% | 182.76% | -53.55% | - |
| FCF per Share | 0.97 | 1.60 | 1.82 | 0.57 | 0.89 | 2.12 | 0.43 | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.30 | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | 3.17x | 4.40x | 4.26x | -2.83x | 3.65x | 2.32x | 16.44x | 7.24x | 1.69x | 2.24x | 1.23x | 2.88x | 1.41x | 1.02x | 0.85x | 1.92x |
| Interest Paid | -587K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taxes Paid | -8.45M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Integration and Working Capital
As reported in recent financial filings, Nexxen's operating cash flow to net income ratio reached an extreme 3.96 in 2026Q1, highlighting a persistent disconnect where reported earnings fail to capture the underlying cash volatility inherent in the company's programmatic advertising business model and its complex integration cycles.
The significant divergence between net income and operating cash flow suggests that accounting earnings are heavily influenced by non-cash items and timing differences. Investors should monitor whether this gap reflects genuine operational efficiency or merely the aggressive capitalization of costs that may eventually require cash settlement.
Based on the provided cash flow data, Nexxen's free cash flow trajectory has shifted from a peak of $48.7M in 2024Q4 to a negative $29.3M in 2026Q1, indicating that the company's ability to generate sustainable cash is currently under significant pressure from operational headwinds.
The sharp reversal in free cash flow suggests that the company's current cost structure may be misaligned with its revenue generation capabilities. This trend warrants further investigation into whether the recent cash burn is a temporary byproduct of strategic investments or a structural deterioration in the core business.
According to the latest quarterly data, Nexxen experienced a substantial working capital outflow of $38.1M in 2026Q1, a sharp contrast to the positive inflows seen in previous periods, which suggests potential friction in the company's collection cycles or inventory management processes within its programmatic stack.
The sudden swing in working capital suggests that the company may be struggling to manage its receivables effectively or is facing increased pressure from its supply-side partners. Such volatility in working capital often precedes broader liquidity challenges and should be scrutinized for signs of deteriorating customer credit quality.
As indicated by the company's financial statements, Nexxen continued to prioritize share repurchases, including $7.3M in 2026Q1, even as operating cash flow turned negative, which may indicate a management preference for supporting the stock price over preserving liquidity during periods of operational transition.
The decision to return capital to shareholders while the business is experiencing cash burn appears counterintuitive and may limit the company's flexibility to navigate future market volatility. Investors should monitor whether this capital allocation strategy is sustainable if the current negative cash flow trend persists into subsequent quarters.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NEXN stock.
Nexxen International Ltd. (NEXN) generated $110.1M in net cash from operating activities in 2025. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
Nexxen International Ltd. (NEXN) generated $98.0M in free cash flow in 2025. Free cash flow is the cash left over after capital expenditures, which can be used to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay down debt.
Nexxen International Ltd. (NEXN) spent $29.7M on capital expenditures in 2025. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.
In 2025, Nexxen International Ltd. (NEXN) spent $101.7M on share repurchases. This shows the company's commitment to returning capital to its equity investors.