OUST - NASDAQ
Ouster, Inc.
$43.96
-2.2%Ouster, Inc. designs and manufactures high-resolution digital lidar sensors and enabling software that offers 3D vision to machinery, vehicles, robots, and fixed infrastructure assets. Its product portfolio includes OS, a scanning sensor and DF, a true solid-state flash sensor. The company is based in San Francisco, California.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotOuster, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.
CapEx Intensity
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
FCF Growth Trend
Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.
Working Capital Impact
Moderate working capital outflow. Typical for growing businesses, but ensure it's supporting revenue growth, not inefficiency.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Working capital strain: Significant cash tied up in operations. Monitor receivables collection, inventory turns, and payment terms to optimize cash conversion cycle.
Ouster, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
OUST • NASDAQ
| Ouster, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
-60.4M | -97M | -374.1M | -138.6M | -94M | -106.8M | -51.7M | -32.8M | |
12.9M | 14.7M | 21.7M | 9.5M | 5.5M | 3.7M | 2M | 1.1M | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -2.5M | 0.0 | 5.5M | 0.0 | |
40.8M | 40.5M | 57.7M | 33.3M | 25.4M | 12.1M | 1.2M | 524K | |
-1.2M | -3.3M | 178.3M | -1.4M | 1.2M | 56.2M | 4.1M | 5.5M | |
-32.1M | 11.5M | -21.5M | -13.5M | -6.1M | -7.3M | -1.4M | -2.1M | |
-40M | -33.7M | -137.9M | -110.7M | -70.6M | -42.1M | -40.2M | -27.8M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
-24.9M | -3.8M | -3M | -5.4M | -4.3M | -3.5M | -7.5M | -6.5M | |
(0.0) | (668K) | (32.1M) | (275K) | -10.9M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-149.6M | -144.6M | -137.1M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
138.2M | 162.3M | 158M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
12K | 0.0 | 560K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
-36.3M | (14.7M) | (50.6M) | -5.1M | -15.2M | -3.5M | -7.5M | -6.5M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
97.2M | 57.8M | 14.6M | 16.3M | -45K | 0.0 | 0.0 | -12K | |
0.0 | -44M | 0.0 | 39.1M | -7M | -3M | 50.5M | 29.2M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -45K | -45K | (0.0) | (0.0) | -12K | |
410K | 1.6M | 1.1M | 248K | 264.8M | 1.3M | 7K | 10K | |
97.6M | 15.4M | 15.7M | 55.6M | 257.8M | 39.9M | 50.5M | 29.2M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||
478K | -887K | -12K | -143K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
21.9M | -4.5M | -71.6M | -60.4M | 172M | -5.8M | 2.8M | -5.1M | |
48.1M | 52.6M | 124.3M | 184.7M | 12.6M | 18.4M | 15.6M | 20.7M | |
70M | 48.1M | 52.6M | 124.3M | 184.7M | 12.6M | 18.4M | 15.6M | |
-64.8M | -37.5M | -140.9M | -116.1M | -74.8M | -45.6M | -47.7M | -34.3M |
SEC Filings
OUST - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 08, 2026 | May 08, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | May 05, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 05, 2026 | May 05, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 28, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | March 02, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 02, 2026 | March 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 09, 2026 | February 09, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 19, 2025 | December 17, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 10, 2025 | December 08, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q/A 10-Q/A 2025 Q3 (Amended) Q3 | November 07, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 2025 |
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