How to Use working capital in a Sentence

working capital

noun
  • And here was this cheap stock, cheap by working capital standards or so.
    — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025
  • This might be days of cash on hand or working capital as a percentage of monthly burn.
    — Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • This is taking money away from small businesses to use as working capital and sell more product.
    — Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
  • This is why working capital management is crucial.
    — Block Advisors Contributor, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Payment delays disrupt supply chains and force companies to tie up more working capital.
    — Hammed Afenifere, Forbes.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Big contracts can stall in procurement for 90-plus days—locking up working capital as hiring or expansion looms.
    — Ashish Srimal, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Fixing these challenges improves working capital and decision speed.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • In addition, there’s a noticeable uptick in working capital finance, which reflects a proactive stance on cash flow management.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Cash flows from operations dropped slightly to €261 million due to the timing of tax payments and working capital movements.
    — Ankita Dhawan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The remainder of the money will go for working capital and general corporate purposes.
    — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Merdeka Gold will use bulk of the funds raised from the IPO to repay debt, while the rest will be used for working capital to support its operation.
    — Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The Net Working Capital Trap In e-commerce, working capital is volatile.
    — Matthias Walter Eser, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Some raised prices beyond the tariff itself because working capital costs rose — tariffs must be paid before goods are sold, tightening cash flow and often requiring short-term borrowing.
    — Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Similar to working capital financing, bridge loans can be used to fill short-term or one-time gaps caused by delays in disbursements for committed funding or payment for services delivered.
    — Andrea Levere, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Big Deal CFOs are turning volatility into growth in working capital, according to new research by Visa.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
  • For example, some industries that have longer production cycles may require higher working capital whereas others, like retail, can raise short-term funds quicker and thus have lower working capital needs.
    — Block Advisors Contributor, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Businesses get faster access to working capital through procurement or payroll flows, much like Square or Intuit extending credit within their ecosystems.
    — Aj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Analyzing the different ratios and optimizing your working capital management can improve your business growth.
    — Block Advisors Contributor, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Its services include digital invoicing, tax compliance and working capital financing.
    — Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Deals frequently include earn-outs, rollover equity, working capital adjustments and other provisions that influence the seller’s ultimate outcome.
    — Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • Digital dashboards, supplier dialogue, working capital options, and scenario planning make the difference.
    — Eric Youngstrom, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Credit unions often offer more competitive rates on loans than larger financial institutions, enabling local businesses to readily tap into working capital.
    — Christine Blake, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Additionally, businesses should consider securing a line of credit or a working capital loan to help manage cash flow disruptions, including a large, unexpected increase in cost of supplies due to tariffs.
    — Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Apparel brands gain speed to market, home and lifestyle retailers improve working capital efficiency and specialty retailers reduce markdown exposure.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
  • For example, a manufacturer funding seasonal working capital needs with a floating-rate loan can use a cap to prevent a sudden 200 to 300 basis point spike from destroying margins.
    — Meelan Gupta, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Stablecoins have moved from crypto curiosity to mainstream financial infrastructure, powering billions of dollars in daily settlement and serving as working capital for exporters in markets with scarce access to dollars.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Financially responsible owners understand cash flow, review financial statements, plan for seasonal fluctuations, maintain working capital reserves and think long term.
    — Seth Lederman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • The smartest SaaS companies are mixing capital types—non-dilutive, VC and bootstrapped working capital—for GTM scaling.
    — Denada Ramnishta, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Examples include a working capital normalization disagreement, a Quality of Earnings adjustment to owner compensation or an earnout structure floor.
    — Ron Smith, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • These platforms deliver near-instant clearing and availability, addressing ACH's multi-day float and improving working capital for time-sensitive sectors like housing.
    — Karthik Sankara Narayanan, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026

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