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Read company financials
Move from an income statement to the balance sheet and cash flow statement using real companies and historical tables.
A practical research workflow
- Use consistent annual or quarterly periods to compare revenue, profitability and growth.
- Connect reported earnings with operating cash flow, capital expenditure and debt. Sector differences matter, especially for banks.
- Save the company and return after its next filing to test whether the business is changing as expected.
Start with the explanation
Income statement: how to read one line by line, with Apple
Read an income statement from net sales to diluted EPS, using Apple’s fiscal 2025 numbers: margins at every level, taxes, common-size analysis and three-year trends.
Balance sheet: assets, liabilities and equity explained with Apple
Read a balance sheet line by line with Apple’s September 27, 2025 figures: the accounting equation, current versus non-current items, odd lines and book value.
Cash flow statement: operating, investing and financing explained
Read a cash flow statement with Apple’s fiscal 2025 figures: the indirect method, why net income is not cash, securities churn, buybacks and free cash flow.
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Illustrative instruments, not a recommended portfolio. Open the data, save a watchlist entry, or configure a price alert.
Apple Inc.
Microsoft Corporation
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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