Company / Operating Cash Flow
Charter Communications Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$16.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$14.4B / $16.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+11.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#8 of 73
Communication Services
What the data says
Charter Communications's operating cash flow of $16.1B is higher than 89% of companies in the Communication Services sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow returned to growth in FY2025 after 3 years of decline, reaching $16.1B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$16.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.0%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from $14.4B to $16.1B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +2.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +2.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+131.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +2.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 11.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #8 out of 73 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $16.1B | +11.4% |
| FY2024 | $14.4B | -0.0% |
| FY2023 | $14.4B | -3.3% |
| FY2022 | $14.9B | -8.1% |
| FY2021 | $16.2B | +11.5% |
| FY2020 | $14.6B | +24.0% |
| FY2019 | $11.7B | -0.2% |
| FY2018 | $11.8B | -1.6% |
| FY2017 | $12.0B | +48.7% |
| FY2016 | $8.0B | +240.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026