Free cash flow generation remains volatile, evidenced by a 2025Q3 FCF margin of 18.4% and an OCF/NI ratio of -36.35, which highlights a persistent divergence between GAAP earnings and actual liquid cash generation.
| Cash from Operations | 47.56M | 56.86M | 37.78M | -37.07M | 15.95M | 13.86M | -27.18M |
| Operating CF Margin % | - | 13.64% | 9.06% | -8.56% | 4.07% | 4.89% | -13.87% |
| Operating CF Growth % | -137.11% | 50.49% | 201.93% | -332.36% | 15.1% | 151% | - |
| Net Income | 4.15M | 27.01M | 22.03M | -79.59M | -52.77M | -50.63M | -75.58M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 1.77M | 1.75M | 4.84M | 7.3M | 6.77M | 15.2M | 10.13M |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 23.22M | 32.7M | 12.04M | 64.34M | 44.89M | 11.66M | 5.29M |
| Deferred Taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -8.72M | 1.55M | 7.48M |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 11.26M | 5.4M | 6.6M | 13.14M | 542K | 3.68M | 3.46M |
| Working Capital Changes | 9.75M | -10M | -7.72M | -42.26M | 25.24M | 32.39M | 22.03M |
| Change in Receivables | 880K | -1.09M | 1.07M | -13.03M | -19.2M | -7.41M | -1.47M |
| Change in Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6.4M | -21.28M | -1.31M |
| Change in Payables | 2.17M | -3.03M | -7.74M | -23.76M | 14.15M | 4.8M | 7.52M |
| Cash from Investing | -5.46M | -222K | 531K | 830K | -6.82M | 42K | -172.2M |
| Capital Expenditures | -5.46M | -222K | -108K | -802K | -445K | -844K | -2.8M |
| CapEx % of Revenue | 1.31% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.19% | 0.11% | 0.3% | 1.43% |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21K | -14.24M | 598K | -168.14M |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Investing | 0 | 0 | 639K | 1.61M | 7.86M | -844K | -6.27M |
| Cash from Financing | -46.99M | -32.18M | -11.7M | -10.59M | 203.06M | 93.87M | 200.46M |
| Debt Issued (Net) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -94.56M | -2.89M | 32.25M |
| Equity Issued (Net) | -1.12M | -1000K | 0 | 0 | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K |
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -31.08M | 0 |
| Share Repurchases | -33.4M | -26.41M | 0 | 0 | 0 | -11.63M | 0 |
| Other Financing | -14.47M | -5.77M | -11.7M | -10.59M | -2.13M | -10.13M | -266K |
| Net Change in Cash | -4.14M | 24.06M | 26.6M | -47.51M | 212.31M | 108.07M | 955K |
| Free Cash Flow | 45.4M | 56.64M | 37.68M | -37.87M | 15.51M | 13.02M | -29.98M |
| FCF Margin % | 10.9% | 13.58% | 9.03% | -8.75% | 3.96% | 4.6% | -15.29% |
| FCF Growth % | -18.74% | 50.33% | 199.48% | -344.2% | 19.14% | 143.42% | - |
| FCF per Share | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.23 | -0.23 | 0.09 | 0.08 | -0.18 |
| FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | 10.94x | 2.15x | 1.75x | 0.47x | -0.30x | -0.27x | 0.36x |
| Interest Paid | 0 | 0 | 151K | 203K | 5.06M | 10.65M | 0 |
| Taxes Paid | 0 | 7.29M | 1.43M | 1.34M | 801K | 957K | 0 |
Stagnant top-line growth
As reported in recent financial statements, Vimeo's operating cash flow frequently decouples from net income, evidenced by a 2025Q3 OCF/NI ratio of -36.35, which suggests that GAAP earnings are currently an unreliable proxy for the company's actual ability to generate liquid cash from its core operations.
The extreme volatility in the OCF/NI ratio indicates that non-cash adjustments and working capital swings are significantly distorting the bottom line. Investors should monitor whether this divergence is a temporary byproduct of the enterprise pivot or a structural issue where accounting profits fail to materialize into cash.
Based on quarterly filings, Vimeo has maintained a relatively stable free cash flow trajectory, with FCF margins peaking at 19.9% in 2024Q3, though the recent 2025Q3 margin of 18.4% highlights the ongoing challenge of sustaining cash generation amidst fluctuating net income and shifting enterprise demand.
The ability to maintain positive FCF despite net income volatility suggests that the underlying SaaS model remains fundamentally cash-generative. However, the lack of consistent growth in these margins implies that the company is struggling to achieve the operating leverage required to expand its cash-flow-to-revenue profile.
According to the provided cash flow data, working capital changes have been highly erratic, swinging from a $14.4 million inflow in 2025Q3 to a $9.2 million outflow in 2025Q1, which indicates that the timing of enterprise billings and collections remains a primary driver of quarterly cash fluctuations.
This sensitivity to working capital suggests that Vimeo's cash position is heavily dependent on the timing of large-scale enterprise contract renewals. Analysts should investigate whether these swings represent seasonal billing patterns or a potential deterioration in the efficiency of the company's accounts receivable collection process.
As evidenced by the company's financial statements, Vimeo has utilized its cash reserves primarily for share repurchases, such as the $23.8 million outflow in 2025Q1, while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet that provides a significant buffer against the current stagnation in organic revenue growth.
The reliance on buybacks in the absence of meaningful revenue growth suggests that management may be prioritizing shareholder returns over aggressive reinvestment. This warrants further investigation into whether the company lacks high-return internal projects or if the current valuation is viewed as an attractive entry point for capital deployment.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VMEO stock.
Vimeo, Inc. (VMEO) generated $56.9M in net cash from operating activities in 2024. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
Vimeo, Inc. (VMEO) generated $56.6M in free cash flow in 2024. Free cash flow is the cash left over after capital expenditures, which can be used to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay down debt.
Vimeo, Inc. (VMEO) spent $0.2M on capital expenditures in 2024. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.
In 2024, Vimeo, Inc. (VMEO) spent $26.4M on share repurchases. This shows the company's commitment to returning capital to its equity investors.