Company / Free Cash Flow
Lumen Technologies Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$371.0M
FY2025
5-year range
-$940.0M / $3.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-66.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#26 of 65
Communication Services
What the data says
At $371M, Lumen Technologies's free cash flow ranks #26 of 65 in the Communication Services sector. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -$940M in FY2023 to $3.9B in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$371M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -33.2%.
Improved from -$940M to $371M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -40.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -33.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#26 of 65 in Communication ServicesTop 40% of 65This company $371.0M Sector average $3.5B
▼
-89.4% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -33.2%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 66.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #26 out of 65 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score -0.14 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $371.0M | -66.3% |
| FY2024 | $1.1B | +217.2% |
| FY2023 | -$940.0M | -154.7% |
| FY2022 | $1.7B | -52.3% |
| FY2021 | $3.6B | +28.8% |
| FY2020 | $2.8B | -8.4% |
| FY2019 | $3.1B | -20.9% |
| FY2018 | $3.9B | +399.6% |
| FY2017 | $772.0M | -52.6% |
| FY2016 | $1.6B | -28.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026