Company / Operating Cash Flow
Lear Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$1.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.0B / $1.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-2.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#50 of 234
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Lear's operating cash flow of $1.1B is higher than 79% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $928M in FY2016 to $1.8B in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -9.4%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Declined from $1.2B to $1.1B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +2.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -9.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-37.5% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -9.4%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 2.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #50 out of 234 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.1B | -2.8% |
| FY2024 | $1.1B | -10.3% |
| FY2023 | $1.2B | +22.3% |
| FY2022 | $1.0B | -20.5% |
| FY2021 | $1.3B | -27.8% |
| FY2020 | $1.8B | +38.6% |
| FY2019 | $1.3B | -20.7% |
| FY2018 | $1.6B | +27.4% |
| FY2017 | $1.3B | +37.0% |
| FY2016 | $927.8M | +13.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026