Company / Free Cash Flow
Chipotle Mexican Grill Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$1.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$839.6M / $1.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-4.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#26 of 211
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Chipotle Mexican Grill's free cash flow of $1.4B is higher than 88% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $96M in FY2016 to $1.5B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +37.9%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from $1.2B to $1.4B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +19.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +37.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+81.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +37.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 4.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #26 out of 211 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 47.7%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.4B | -4.2% |
| FY2024 | $1.5B | +23.6% |
| FY2023 | $1.2B | +44.9% |
| FY2022 | $844.0M | +0.5% |
| FY2021 | $839.6M | +189.0% |
| FY2020 | $290.5M | -25.1% |
| FY2019 | $387.7M | +16.0% |
| FY2018 | $334.2M | +32.9% |
| FY2017 | $251.4M | +161.1% |
| FY2016 | $96.3M | -77.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026