The Relationship between Cash Flows and Stock Returns: An Empirical Study of Financial Investment Banks on the Khartoum Stock of Exchange

Abstract

This study aims to test the relationship between cash flows from operational, investment, and financing activities individually and jointly, and the stock returns of financial investment Banks on the Khartoum stock exchange. Using an analytical approach, the study analyzes the financial statements for 2010-2015. The statistical analysis showed no statistically significant relationship between cash flows from operations, investment, and financing activities individually or jointly, and stock returns of financial investment Banks on the Khartoum Stock Exchange. This study yielded several recommendations such as that the statement of cash flows requires a special awareness because it provides important, quality information that reflects the ability of the firm to meet obligations and function as a going concern, which is useful for users in making decisions.