Company / Free Cash Flow
Lowe's Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$7.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$6.2B / $8.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 211
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 211 Consumer Discretionary companies, Lowe's is in the top 3% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.8B in FY2019 to $9.3B in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$7.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.7%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from $6.2B to $7.7B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +4.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -3.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+857.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -3.7%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 0.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #6 out of 211 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak free 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 | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $7.7B | -0.6% |
| FY2024 | $7.7B | +24.6% |
| FY2023 | $6.2B | -8.6% |
| FY2022 | $6.8B | -18.2% |
| FY2021 | $8.3B | -10.8% |
| FY2020 | $9.3B | +229.2% |
| FY2019 | $2.8B | -44.0% |
| FY2018 | $5.0B | +27.3% |
| FY2017 | $3.9B | -11.4% |
| FY2016 | $4.5B | +24.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 25, 2026