Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (PSNY) Cash Flow Statement
Where PSNY’s cash came from and went, 2025
December 31, 2025 · U.S. dollars- Cash from operations
- −$915.0M
- Capital expenditures
- $454.8M 14.9% of revenue
- Free cash flow
- −$1.37B −44.8% margin
- Returned to shareholders
- —
- Change in cash
- $420.1M cash at year-end $1.16B
Drawn to scale: where the cash came from and how it was used. Hover for values.
PSNY operating cash flow, capex and free cash flow
PSNY cash flow trends, 2019–2025
| Metric | Trend | Then | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | −$190.1M2019 | −$915.0M2025 | — | |
| Capital expenditures | $285.4M2019 | $454.8M2025 | +8.1%/yr | |
| Free cash flow | −$475.5M2019 | −$1.37B2025 | — | |
| Free cash flow margin | −514.5%2019 | −44.8%2025 | +469.7 pts | |
| Stock-based compensation | $213,0002019 | $5.0M2024 | +88.0%/yr | |
| Capex / revenue | 308.9%2019 | 14.9%2025 | −294.0 pts |
Change is the average annual growth (CAGR) or the difference between the first and latest year.
PSNY cash flow by activity
PSNY net income vs operating cash flow
Operating cash flow above net income usually means earnings are backed by cash (depreciation and stock-based pay are non-cash expenses).
PSNY cash flow statement
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | |||||||
| Net income | −$2.36B | −$2.05B | −$1.17B | −$465.8M | −$1.01B | −$484.9M | −$198.0M |
| Depreciation & amortization | $52.7M | $55.7M | $115.0M | $140.8M | $239.2M | $216.1M | $32.6M |
| Stock-based compensation | — | $5.0M | — | $5.0M | $52.4M | $75.2M | $213,000 |
| Change in working capital | −$35.9M | $252.8M | −$891.6M | −$378.5M | $348.0M | $85.7M | −$36.6M |
| Other non-cash items | $1.43B | $745.1M | $90.0M | −$389.8M | $55.8M | $50.9M | $11.8M |
| Cash from operating activities | −$915.0M | −$991.2M | −$1.86B | −$1.09B | −$312.2M | −$57.0M | −$190.1M |
| Investing activities | |||||||
| Capital expenditures | −$454.8M | −$357.0M | −$594.8M | −$713.5M | −$129.7M | −$243.7M | −$285.4M |
| Investments (net) | — | −$412.6M | −$439.4M | −$716.0M | −$129.7M | −$243.7M | −$285.4M |
| Acquisitions & other investing | −$65.9M | $357.0M | — | $713.5M | $129.7M | $243.7M | $285.4M |
| Cash from investing activities | −$520.7M | −$412.6M | — | −$716.0M | −$129.7M | −$243.7M | −$285.4M |
| Financing activities | |||||||
| Net borrowing (repayment) | $1.19B | $1.42B | $2.08B | $704.0M | $278.4M | −$213.4M | $21.8M |
| Shares issued | $498.3M | $0 | $0 | $1.42B | $582.4M | $438.3M | $247.9M |
| Other financing | $0 | $0 | $12.6M | −$34.2M | $48.8M | $134.7M | $205.7M |
| Cash from financing activities | $1.69B | $1.42B | $2.09B | $2.09B | $909.6M | $359.6M | $475.4M |
| Summary | |||||||
| Net change in cash | $420.1M | −$29.0M | −$204.9M | $217.2M | $440.3M | $80.2M | −$18.9M |
| Cash at end of period | $1.16B | $739.2M | $768.9M | $973.9M | $756.7M | $316.4M | $236.2M |
| Free cash flow | −$1.37B | −$1.35B | −$2.45B | −$1.80B | −$441.8M | −$300.8M | −$475.5M |
| Free cash flow margin | −44.8% | −66.3% | −103.7% | −73.8% | −32.9% | −49.3% | −514.5% |
| Capex / revenue | 14.9% | 17.5% | 25.1% | 29.2% | 9.7% | 39.9% | 308.9% |
| Jun '26 | Mar '26 | Sep '25 | Jun '25 | Mar '25 | Sep '24 | Jun '24 | Mar '24 | Dec '23 | Sep '23 | Jun '23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | |||||||||||
| Net income | −$421.2M | −$421.2M | −$582.1M | −$596.5M | −$596.5M | −$755.2M | −$269.6M | −$274.3M | −$704.9M | −$155.4M | −$304.1M |
| Depreciation & amortization | $6.1M | $53.0M | $10.2M | $16.2M | $16.2M | $16.7M | −$1.8M | $24.2M | $13.5M | $44.4M | $25.1M |
| Stock-based compensation | — | $4.6M | $4.6M | — | $4.9M | $4.9M | $1.4M | — | −$3.6M | $984,000 | $1.5M |
| Change in working capital | $50.9M | $50.9M | −$18.9M | $98.0M | $98.0M | −$224.7M | $279.0M | — | −$228.4M | −$459.1M | −$133.2M |
| Other non-cash items | −$60.7M | −$112.2M | $377.5M | $233.6M | $228.7M | $547.5M | $53.9M | $21.1M | $383.7M | −$105.0M | $33.3M |
| Cash from operating activities | −$425.0M | −$425.0M | −$208.7M | −$248.8M | −$248.8M | −$410.8M | $63.0M | −$229.1M | −$539.7M | −$674.1M | −$377.4M |
| Investing activities | |||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | −$33.2M | −$33.2M | −$35.3M | −$44.0M | −$44.0M | −$32.0M | −$83.9M | −$229.1M | −$250.0M | −$61.9M | −$150.1M |
| Investments (net) | — | — | — | — | — | — | −$166.3M | −$188.0M | −$250.0M | $91.7M | −$150.1M |
| Acquisitions & other investing | −$72.2M | −$72.2M | −$64.2M | −$116.8M | −$116.8M | $3.3M | $83.9M | $229.1M | — | $61.9M | $150.1M |
| Cash from investing activities | −$105.4M | −$105.4M | −$99.5M | −$160.8M | −$160.8M | −$28.7M | −$166.3M | −$188.0M | — | $91.7M | −$150.1M |
| Financing activities | |||||||||||
| Net borrowing (repayment) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $741.4M |
| Shares issued | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other financing | $384.4M | $384.4M | $502.8M | $343.7M | $343.7M | $489.5M | −$22.7M | $463.5M | $549.9M | $481.4M | $0 |
| Cash from financing activities | $384.4M | $384.4M | $502.8M | $343.7M | $343.7M | $489.5M | −$22.7M | $463.5M | $549.9M | $481.4M | $741.4M |
| Summary | |||||||||||
| Net change in cash | — | — | — | — | −$500.9M | −$668.9M | −$115.1M | $15.1M | −$182.2M | −$106.3M | $173.1M |
| Cash at end of period | — | — | — | — | $768.9M | $500.9M | $668.9M | $784.0M | $768.9M | $951.1M | $1.06B |
| Free cash flow | −$458.1M | −$458.1M | −$244.0M | −$292.8M | −$292.8M | −$442.8M | −$122.5M | −$229.1M | −$789.8M | −$736.0M | −$527.4M |
| Free cash flow margin | −67.4% | −72.4% | −29.8% | −41.2% | −41.2% | −78.5% | −21.4% | −66.3% | −148.1% | −120.0% | −77.0% |
| Capex / revenue | 4.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 5.7% | 14.6% | 66.3% | 46.9% | 10.1% | 21.9% |
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.
PSNY cash generation
In fiscal 2025 (ended December 31, 2025), Polestar Automotive Holding UK generated -$915.0 million of cash from operations and spent $454.8 million on capital expenditures, leaving free cash flow of -$1.4 billion, −44.8% of revenue. Cash and equivalents rose by $420.1 million over the year.
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PSNY cash flow FAQ
What is Polestar Automotive Holding UK's free cash flow?
Polestar Automotive Holding UK's free cash flow was -$1.4 billion in fiscal 2025: -$915.0 million of operating cash flow minus $454.8 million of capital expenditures It was -$1.3 billion a year earlier..
How much cash does Polestar Automotive Holding UK generate from operations?
Polestar Automotive Holding UK generated -$915.0 million of cash from operating activities in fiscal 2025.
How much does Polestar Automotive Holding UK spend on capital expenditures?
Polestar Automotive Holding UK spent $454.8 million on capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, 14.9% of revenue, compared with $357.0 million the year before.