Company / Operating Cash Flow
Comcast Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$33.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$26.4B / $33.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+21.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#5 of 72
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 72 Communication Services companies, Comcast is in the top 7% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $19.7B in FY2016 to $33.6B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$33.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.3%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from $28.5B to $33.6B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +8.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +6.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+380.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +6.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 21.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #5 out of 72 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.12 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 23.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $33.6B | +21.6% |
| FY2024 | $27.7B | -2.9% |
| FY2023 | $28.5B | +7.9% |
| FY2022 | $26.4B | -9.4% |
| FY2021 | $29.1B | +17.8% |
| FY2020 | $24.7B | -3.7% |
| FY2019 | $25.7B | +5.8% |
| FY2018 | $24.3B | +14.3% |
| FY2017 | $21.3B | +8.0% |
| FY2016 | $19.7B | +1.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 4, 2026