Company / Free Cash Flow
MaxLinear, Inc. Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$7.0M
FY2025
5-year range
-$63.0M / $347.5M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+111.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#235 of 276
Information Technology
What the data says
MaxLinear, Inc.'s free cash flow of $7M is lower than 85% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $7M.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$7M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -35.1%.
Declined from $30M to $7M over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -72.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -35.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 15% in Information TechnologyTop 85% of 276This company $7.0M Sector average $1.5B
▼
-99.5% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -35.1%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 111.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #235 out of 276 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.17 (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 | $7.0M | +111.1% |
| FY2024 | -$63.0M | -310.5% |
| FY2023 | $29.9M | -91.4% |
| FY2022 | $347.5M | +169.2% |
| FY2021 | $129.1M | +111.2% |
| FY2020 | $61.1M | -14.5% |
| FY2019 | $71.5M | -24.7% |
| FY2018 | $94.9M | +40.3% |
| FY2017 | $67.6M | -37.9% |
| FY2016 | $108.8M | +109.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026