Company / Operating Cash Flow
Carvana Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$1.0B
FY2025
5-year range
-$2.6B / $1.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+12.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#53 of 222
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Carvana's operating cash flow of $1.0B is higher than 76% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has increased for 4 consecutive years, from -$2.6B in FY2021 to $1.0B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.0B in FY2025. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from $803M to $1.0B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-42.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Carvana's operating cash flow has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 12.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #53 out of 222 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low earnings quality (accrual-heavy earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 37.7%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.0B | +12.9% |
| FY2024 | $918.0M | +14.3% |
| FY2023 | $803.0M | +160.6% |
| FY2022 | -$1.3B | +49.0% |
| FY2021 | -$2.6B | -326.6% |
| FY2020 | -$608.0M | +19.7% |
| FY2019 | -$757.0M | -82.7% |
| FY2018 | -$414.3M | -107.2% |
| FY2017 | -$199.9M | +16.8% |
| FY2016 | -$240.2M | -349.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026