Company / Free Cash Flow
Strategic Education, Inc. Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$153.9M
FY2025
5-year range
$80.2M / $163.5M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+19.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#140 of 222
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At $154M, Strategic Education, Inc.'s free cash flow ranks #140 of 222 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $19M in FY2020 to $163M in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$154M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +51.5%.
Improved from $80M to $154M over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +17.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +51.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#140 of 222 in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 63% of 222This company $153.9M Sector average $770.4M
▼
-80.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +51.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 19.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #140 out of 222 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $153.9M | +19.6% |
| FY2024 | $128.8M | +60.6% |
| FY2023 | $80.2M | -16.6% |
| FY2022 | $96.1M | -41.2% |
| FY2021 | $163.5M | +746.1% |
| FY2020 | $19.3M | -88.2% |
| FY2019 | $163.5M | +746.1% |
| FY2018 | $19.3M | -49.3% |
| FY2017 | $38.1M | -46.4% |
| FY2016 | $71.1M | -5.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026