WISeKey International Holding AG (WQEY) Cash Flow Statement
Where WQEY’s cash came from and went, 2025
December 31, 2025 · U.S. dollars- Cash from operations
- −$32.4M
- Capital expenditures
- $743,000 3.9% of revenue
- Free cash flow
- −$33.1M −171.6% margin
- Returned to shareholders
- —
- Change in cash
- $338.6M cash at year-end $429.2M
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WQEY operating cash flow, capex and free cash flow
WQEY cash flow trends, 2022–2025
| Metric | Trend | Then | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | −$17.1M2022 | −$32.4M2025 | — | |
| Capital expenditures | $303,0002022 | $743,0002025 | +34.8%/yr | |
| Free cash flow | −$17.4M2022 | −$33.1M2025 | — | |
| Free cash flow margin | −73.3%2022 | −171.6%2025 | −98.4 pts | |
| Stock-based compensation | $744,0002022 | $8.3M2025 | +123.9%/yr | |
| Share buybacks (net) | $102,0002022 | $02025 | −100.0% | |
| Capex / revenue | 1.3%2022 | 3.9%2025 | +2.6 pts |
Change is the average annual growth (CAGR) or the difference between the first and latest year.
WQEY cash flow by activity
WQEY 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).
WQEY cash flow statement
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | ||||
| Net income | −$6.1M | −$11.0M | −$13.9M | −$24.5M |
| Depreciation & amortization | $254,000 | $682,000 | $625,000 | $602,000 |
| Stock-based compensation | $8.3M | $1.2M | $178,000 | $744,000 |
| Change in working capital | $2.5M | $6.2M | −$1.9M | −$5.4M |
| Other non-cash items | −$37.4M | −$14.8M | $751,000 | $11.3M |
| Cash from operating activities | −$32.4M | −$17.8M | −$14.2M | −$17.1M |
| Investing activities | ||||
| Capital expenditures | −$743,000 | −$571,000 | −$3.0M | −$303,000 |
| Investments (net) | −$10.5M | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Financing activities | ||||
| Share repurchases & issuance (net) | $0 | $0 | −$2,000 | −$102,000 |
| Net borrowing (repayment) | −$4.9M | $22.5M | $12.7M | $4.6M |
| Shares issued | $429.3M | $60.0M | $0 | $0 |
| Other financing | −$24.8M | $10.5M | −$862,000 | −$287,000 |
| Cash from financing activities | $399.5M | $92.9M | $11.8M | $4.2M |
| Summary | ||||
| Net change in cash | $338.6M | $75.3M | −$5.5M | −$13.5M |
| Cash at end of period | $429.2M | $90.6M | $15.3M | $20.8M |
| Free cash flow | −$33.1M | −$18.3M | −$17.2M | −$17.4M |
| Free cash flow margin | −171.6% | −154.5% | −55.7% | −73.3% |
| Capex / revenue | 3.9% | 4.8% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
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.
WQEY cash generation
In fiscal 2025 (ended December 31, 2025), WISeKey International generated -$32.4 million of cash from operations and spent $0.7 million on capital expenditures, leaving free cash flow of -$33.1 million, −171.6% of revenue. Cash and equivalents rose by $338.6 million over the year.
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WQEY cash flow FAQ
What is WISeKey International's free cash flow?
WISeKey International's free cash flow was -$33.1 million in fiscal 2025: -$32.4 million of operating cash flow minus $0.7 million of capital expenditures It was -$18.3 million a year earlier..
How much cash does WISeKey International generate from operations?
WISeKey International generated -$32.4 million of cash from operating activities in fiscal 2025.
How much does WISeKey International spend on capital expenditures?
WISeKey International spent $0.7 million on capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, 3.9% of revenue, compared with $0.6 million the year before.