Company / Free Cash Flow
Cable One Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$278.1M
FY2025
5-year range
$278.1M / $377.8M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-26.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#33 of 65
Communication Services
What the data says
At $278M, Cable One's free cash flow ranks #33 of 65 in the Communication Services sector. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $126M in FY2016 to $378M in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$278M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.2%.
Declined from $292M to $278M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -5.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -0.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#33 of 65 in Communication ServicesTop 51% of 65This company $278.1M Sector average $3.5B
▼
-92.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -0.2%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 26.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #33 out of 65 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
- Altman Z-Score -0.03 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $278.1M | -26.4% |
| FY2024 | $377.8M | +29.3% |
| FY2023 | $292.1M | -9.8% |
| FY2022 | $323.9M | +3.7% |
| FY2021 | $312.4M | +11.1% |
| FY2020 | $281.1M | +22.6% |
| FY2019 | $229.4M | +20.7% |
| FY2018 | $190.0M | +30.9% |
| FY2017 | $145.1M | +14.9% |
| FY2016 | $126.3M | +57.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026