Company / Operating Cash Flow
Lowe's Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$9.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$8.1B / $10.1B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#7 of 222
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 222 Consumer Discretionary companies, Lowe's is in the top 3% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $4.3B in FY2019 to $11.0B in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$9.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.2%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from $8.1B to $9.9B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +4.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -2.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+444.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -2.2%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 2.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #7 out of 222 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 | $9.9B | +2.5% |
| FY2024 | $9.6B | +18.2% |
| FY2023 | $8.1B | -5.2% |
| FY2022 | $8.6B | -15.1% |
| FY2021 | $10.1B | -8.5% |
| FY2020 | $11.0B | +157.2% |
| FY2019 | $4.3B | -30.6% |
| FY2018 | $6.2B | +22.3% |
| FY2017 | $5.1B | -9.8% |
| FY2016 | $5.6B | +17.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 25, 2026