Company / Operating Cash Flow
Alphabet Inc. Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$164.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$91.5B / $164.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+31.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 75
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 75 Communication Services companies, Alphabet Inc. is in the top 1% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $91.5B in FY2022 to $164.7B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$164.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +20.4%. Ranks 1st among 75 companies in Communication Services.
Improved from $101.7B to $164.7B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +21.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +20.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+2336.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Alphabet Inc.'s operating cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +20.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 31.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 75 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $164.7B | +31.5% |
| FY2024 | $125.3B | +23.1% |
| FY2023 | $101.7B | +11.2% |
| FY2022 | $91.5B | -0.2% |
| FY2021 | $91.7B | +40.7% |
| FY2020 | $65.1B | +19.4% |
| FY2019 | $54.5B | +13.7% |
| FY2018 | $48.0B | +29.3% |
| FY2017 | $37.1B | +2.9% |
| FY2016 | $36.0B | +35.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026