Capex Archives - CFO

Capital Allocation: How to Emerge From the Pandemic In a Stronger Position

Capital Allocation: How to Emerge From the Pandemic In a Stronger Position

CFOs have to balance unforeseen COVID-driven capital issues with the need for investment that drives long-term value creation.

By Vincent Ryan | October 7, 2020

Plastics Maker’s CFO Balances Cyclicality vs. R&D Imperative

Plastics Maker’s CFO Balances Cyclicality vs. R&D Imperative

Covestro, pressed by low pricing for its products, continues its focus on sustainability-oriented products that don’t necessarily convert quickly to profit.

By David McCann | January 24, 2020

Could This Be the Recession That Wasn’t?

Could This Be the Recession That Wasn’t?

Even as key corporate financial indicators continue to fall, some hope may be emerging that forecasts of an impending recession will prove inaccurate.

By David McCann | March 1, 2019

Pie in the Face for New Papa John’s CFO

Risk Management

Pie in the Face for New Papa John’s CFO

The incoming finance chief has an "impossible" problem in funding needed capex on top of a huge share buyback and dividend hike, analyst firm says.

By David McCann | May 14, 2018

Tax Reform’s Success Hangs On Capex, Expert Says

Corporate Finance

Tax Reform’s Success Hangs On Capex, Expert Says

If the U.S. Tax Cuts and Job Act doesn’t push companies to invest more in capex, a “stagflation scenario” could ensue.

By David Katz | February 2, 2018

Making Capital Investment Decisions in an Omnichannel World

Making Capital Investment Decisions in an Omnichannel World

For the retail CFO, getting a better return on capital in the omnichannel era requires new ways of thinking.

By Josh Chernoff | August 28, 2017

CFOs Pump Out Free Cash Flow

CFOs Pump Out Free Cash Flow

But big, public, non-financial companies are generating cash partly by cutting capex, study finds.

By David Katz | July 14, 2017

CFOs Must Lead Adoption of The Cloud

CFOs Must Lead Adoption of The Cloud

Digitization is forcing finance chiefs to shed some old habits.

By Mana Mojadadr | April 27, 2017

In Health Care, Reinvestment Outshines Dividends, Buybacks, Debt

In Health Care, Reinvestment Outshines Dividends, Buybacks, Debt

To drive shareholder returns in health care, CFOs should stress financial policies that build financial flexibility rather than leverage.

By Joseph Theriault, Marwaan Karame, and Gregory V. Milano | April 11, 2017

$300B Capex Lost in Recession Goes Unreplaced

$300B Capex Lost in Recession Goes Unreplaced

A huge dollar amount has vanished from corporate America’s investment in capex.

By David Katz | March 9, 2016

U.S. Capex Seen Falling By 11%

Growth Strategies

U.S. Capex Seen Falling By 11%

Among S&P 500 sectors, only the materials and financials sectors expect to spend more in 2015 than they did last year.

By Matthew Heller | May 14, 2015

How to Become a Sustainability Wizard

How to Become a Sustainability Wizard

A group of European CFOs creates an extensive resource to help their peers tackle sustainability issues.

By David McCann | March 10, 2015

Profits and Debt Build, But Capex Drops

Profits and Debt Build, But Capex Drops

Nonfinancial companies pulled back on capital spending in the first quarter of 2014, producing another negative quarter for the "financing gap."

By Vincent Ryan | July 9, 2014