Company / Free Cash Flow per Share
Costco Free Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow per Share
$17.69
FY2025
5-year range
$7.61 / $17.69
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+18.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 79
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Among 79 Consumer Staples companies, Costco is in the top 4% for free cash flow per share. Free Cash Flow per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.47 in FY2018 to $17.69 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
17.69 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +22.6%. Ranks 3rd among 79 companies in Consumer Staples.
Improved from $12.13 to $17.69 over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +8.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +22.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+336.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, free cash flow per share increased 18.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #3 out of 79 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Lowest free cash flow per share in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 4.50 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $17.69 | +18.1% |
| FY2024 | $14.97 | +23.4% |
| FY2023 | $12.13 | -11.4% |
| FY2022 | $13.70 | +80.0% |
| FY2021 | $7.61 | +19.3% |
| FY2020 | $6.38 | -15.8% |
| FY2019 | $7.58 | +415.5% |
| FY2018 | $1.47 | -66.0% |
| FY2017 | $4.32 | -4.9% |
| FY2016 | $4.55 | +47.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026