Company / Free Cash Flow
Alphabet Inc. Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$73.3B
FY2025
5-year range
$60.0B / $73.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 67
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 67 Communication Services companies, Alphabet Inc. is in the top 1% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $60.0B in FY2022 to $73.3B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$73.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.3%. Ranks 1st among 67 companies in Communication Services.
Improved from $69.5B to $73.3B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +6.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+2055.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Alphabet Inc.'s free cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +11.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 0.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 67 companies in the Communication Services sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 32.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 38.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $73.3B | +0.7% |
| FY2024 | $72.8B | +4.7% |
| FY2023 | $69.5B | +15.8% |
| FY2022 | $60.0B | -10.4% |
| FY2021 | $67.0B | +56.4% |
| FY2020 | $42.8B | +38.3% |
| FY2019 | $31.0B | +35.7% |
| FY2018 | $22.8B | -4.5% |
| FY2017 | $23.9B | -7.4% |
| FY2016 | $25.8B | +55.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026