Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (CVKD) Cash Flow Statement

NASDAQ: CVKDOperating cash, capex, free cash flow and buybacks.

Where CVKD’s cash came from and went, 2025

December 31, 2025 · U.S. dollars
Cash from operations
−$12.6M
Capital expenditures
$5,104
Free cash flow
−$12.6M
Returned to shareholders
$291,883
Change in cash
−$6.0M
cash at year-end $4.0M
Shares issued: $7.2MShares issued$7.2MDrawn from cash: $6.0MDrawn from cash$6.0MCash used in operations: $12.6MCash used in operations$12.6M · 96%Share buybacks, Other financing, Capital expenditures: $568,201Other uses$568,201 · 4%$13.2M
Cash from operations
−$12.6M
Share buybacks (net)
−$291,883
Shares issued
+$7.2M
Other financing
−$271,214
Change in cash
−$6.0M

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CVKD operating cash flow, capex and free cash flow

Operating cash flowCapital expendituresFree cash flowFCF margin (right axis)

CVKD cash flow trends, 2022–2025

Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. cash flow trends
MetricTrendThenLatestChange
Operating cash flow−$1.3M2022−$12.6M2025—
Capital expenditures$2,4862022$5,1042025+27.1%/yr
Free cash flow−$1.3M2022−$12.6M2025—
Stock-based compensation$1.0M2022$1.9M2025+24.2%/yr
Share buybacks (net)$02024$291,8832025—

Change is the average annual growth (CAGR) or the difference between the first and latest year.

CVKD cash flow by activity

OperatingInvestingFinancingChange in cash

CVKD net income vs operating cash flow

Net incomeOperating cash flow

Operating cash flow above net income usually means earnings are backed by cash (depreciation and stock-based pay are non-cash expenses).

CVKD cash flow statement

Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. annual cash flow statement
2025202420232022
Operating activities
Net income−$13.2M−$10.7M−$8.4M−$7.3M
Depreciation & amortization$6,874$1,880$1,980$1,266
Stock-based compensation$1.9M$1.4M$710,381$1.0M
Change in working capital−$1.3M$1.9M$144,309$221,278
Other non-cash items$0−$352$4.0M$4.8M
Cash from operating activities−$12.6M−$7.4M−$3.5M−$1.3M
Investing activities
Capital expenditures−$5,104−$6,537−$3,254−$2,486
Investments (net)—−$6,537−$3,254—
Acquisitions & other investing$0$6,537$3,254$0
Cash from investing activities−$5,104−$6,537−$3,254−$2,486
Financing activities
Share repurchases & issuance (net)−$291,883$0——
Net borrowing (repayment)—$0−$250,000$1.3M
Shares issued$7.2M$5.1M$11.9M$0
Other financing−$271,214$3.8M$250,000$8,673
Cash from financing activities$6.6M$9.0M$11.9M$1.4M
Summary
Net change in cash−$6.0M$1.6M$8.4M$32,585
Cash at end of period$4.0M$10.0M$8.4M$32,585
Free cash flow−$12.6M−$7.4M−$3.5M−$1.3M

Negative numbers are cash paid out. Quarterly columns are labeled by the month the quarter ended. Figures in U.S. dollars as reported; data from EODHD.

CVKD cash generation

In fiscal 2025 (ended December 31, 2025), Cadrenal Therapeutics generated -$12.6 million of cash from operations and spent $0.0 million on capital expenditures, leaving free cash flow of -$12.6 million. It returned $0.3 million to shareholders through dividends ($0) and net share buybacks ($0.3 million). Cash and equivalents fell by $6.0 million over the year.

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CVKD cash flow FAQ

What is Cadrenal Therapeutics's free cash flow?

Cadrenal Therapeutics's free cash flow was -$12.6 million in fiscal 2025: -$12.6 million of operating cash flow minus $0.0 million of capital expenditures It was -$7.4 million a year earlier..

How much cash does Cadrenal Therapeutics generate from operations?

Cadrenal Therapeutics generated -$12.6 million of cash from operating activities in fiscal 2025.

How much does Cadrenal Therapeutics spend on capital expenditures?

Cadrenal Therapeutics spent $0.0 million on capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, compared with $0.0 million the year before.

How much stock does Cadrenal Therapeutics buy back?

Cadrenal Therapeutics spent $0.3 million on net share repurchases in fiscal 2025.

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