Company / Free Cash Flow
CDW Corporation Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$1.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$684.6M / $1.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-5.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#49 of 294
Information Technology
What the data says
CDW Corporation's free cash flow of $1.1B is higher than 83% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $541M in FY2016 to $1.5B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.2%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from $1.5B to $1.1B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -3.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -1.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-22.6% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -1.2%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 5.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #49 out of 294 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong return on equity: 41.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.1B | -5.8% |
| FY2024 | $1.2B | -20.4% |
| FY2023 | $1.5B | +20.1% |
| FY2022 | $1.2B | +76.5% |
| FY2021 | $684.6M | -40.8% |
| FY2020 | $1.2B | +46.2% |
| FY2019 | $790.9M | -3.5% |
| FY2018 | $819.8M | +17.7% |
| FY2017 | $696.6M | +28.9% |
| FY2016 | $540.5M | +188.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026