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title: Software industries see cash flow jump of 25%
description: Software industry cash flow up 25%. Learn about tech financial trends and SaaS financial management insights in our latest update.
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# [Software industries see cash flow jump of 25%](https://www.onedegreecapital.com/blog/small-business-news/saas-cash-flow)

 Written by [One Degree Financial](https://www.onedegreecapital.com/blog/author/one-degree-capital) | Dec 1, 2017 8:32:16 PM

Out of the 20 groups analyzed, 8 saw an improving cash margin, 5 a declining cash margin, and 7 that remained stable. Overall, the report shows evidence of a healthy economy that continues to improve.

Source: Georgia Tech Financial Analysis Lab

#### A few of the report's highlights include:

**Software and Services Up**  
Software and Services revenue is up 14.51% since last year and free cash flow is up 25.48%.

**Biotech and 5 Other Down **  
Industries that saw a decline in their free cash margin were: Capital Goods; Transportation; Automobiles and Components, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech and Life Sciences; and Utilities.

**Eight Industries Show Improvement**  
Industries showing improvement include: Energy; Consumer Services; Media; Retailing; Health Care Equipment & Services; Software & Services; Technology Hardware & Equipment; and Semiconductors & Equipment.

 

 

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