Company / Operating Cash Flow
Lumen Technologies Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$4.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.2B / $6.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#10 of 73
Communication Services
What the data says
Lumen Technologies's operating cash flow of $4.7B is higher than 86% of companies in the Communication Services sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.2B in FY2023 to $7.0B in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -6.2%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from $2.2B to $4.7B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +0.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -6.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-31.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -6.2%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 9.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #10 out of 73 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.7B | +9.3% |
| FY2024 | $4.3B | +100.6% |
| FY2023 | $2.2B | -54.4% |
| FY2022 | $4.7B | -27.2% |
| FY2021 | $6.5B | -0.4% |
| FY2020 | $6.5B | -2.3% |
| FY2019 | $6.7B | -5.0% |
| FY2018 | $7.0B | +81.3% |
| FY2017 | $3.9B | -15.8% |
| FY2016 | $4.6B | -10.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026