Company / Free Cash Flow per Share
Meta Platforms Free Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow per Share
$17.54
FY2025
5-year range
$8.17 / $20.01
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-12.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#4 of 59
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 59 Communication Services companies, Meta Platforms is in the top 7% for free cash flow per share. Free Cash Flow per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.06 in FY2016 to $20.01 in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
17.54 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +27.2%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from $15.41 to $17.54 over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +29.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +27.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+292.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, free cash flow per share decreased 12.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #4 out of 59 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak free cash flow per share was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest free cash flow per share in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 30.9%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 30.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $17.54 | -12.4% |
| FY2024 | $20.01 | +29.8% |
| FY2023 | $15.41 | +88.8% |
| FY2022 | $8.17 | -39.8% |
| FY2021 | $13.56 | +157.8% |
| FY2020 | $5.26 | -11.1% |
| FY2019 | $5.91 | +48.9% |
| FY2018 | $3.97 | +45.3% |
| FY2017 | $2.73 | +32.5% |
| FY2016 | $2.06 | +81.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026