Company / Free Cash Flow
Charter Communications Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$4.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$3.2B / $8.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+39.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#8 of 65
Communication Services
What the data says
Charter Communications's free cash flow of $4.4B is higher than 88% of companies in the Communication Services sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow returned to growth in FY2025 after 3 years of decline, reaching $4.4B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -9.2%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from $3.3B to $4.4B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -7.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -9.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+26.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -9.2%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 39.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #8 out of 65 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.60 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 33.5%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.4B | +39.8% |
| FY2024 | $3.2B | -4.7% |
| FY2023 | $3.3B | -40.2% |
| FY2022 | $5.5B | -35.5% |
| FY2021 | $8.6B | +20.4% |
| FY2020 | $7.1B | +57.0% |
| FY2019 | $4.6B | +72.3% |
| FY2018 | $2.6B | -19.3% |
| FY2017 | $3.3B | +20.5% |
| FY2016 | $2.7B | +423.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026