Company / Free Cash Flow per Share
Caterpillar Inc. Free Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow per Share
$17.86
FY2025
5-year range
$11.39 / $22.60
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-15.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#21 of 330
Industrials
What the data says
Among 330 Industrials companies, Caterpillar Inc. is in the top 6% for free cash flow per share. Free Cash Flow per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $7.47 in FY2016 to $22.60 in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
17.86 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +12.7%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from $22.60 to $17.86 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +12.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +12.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-93.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, free cash flow per share decreased 15.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #21 out of 330 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak free cash flow per share was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest free cash flow per share in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 44.9%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $17.86 | -15.1% |
| FY2024 | $21.02 | -7.0% |
| FY2023 | $22.60 | +80.4% |
| FY2022 | $12.53 | +10.0% |
| FY2021 | $11.39 | +16.1% |
| FY2020 | $9.81 | +21.9% |
| FY2019 | $8.05 | +4.2% |
| FY2018 | $7.72 | -6.5% |
| FY2017 | $8.26 | +10.5% |
| FY2016 | $7.47 | -10.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026