Company / Operating Cash Flow
Warner Bros. Discovery Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$4.3B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.7B / $5.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-19.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#11 of 75
Communication Services
What the data says
Warner Bros. Discovery's operating cash flow of $4.3B is higher than 85% of companies in the Communication Services sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.4B in FY2016 to $5.4B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +10.9%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from $2.8B to $4.3B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +16.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +10.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-36.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +10.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 19.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #11 out of 75 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.54 (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 | $4.3B | -19.6% |
| FY2024 | $5.4B | +92.1% |
| FY2023 | $2.8B | +2.2% |
| FY2022 | $2.7B | -19.4% |
| FY2021 | $3.4B | +31.9% |
| FY2020 | $2.6B | +58.1% |
| FY2019 | $1.6B | -36.8% |
| FY2018 | $2.6B | +58.1% |
| FY2017 | $1.6B | +18.0% |
| FY2016 | $1.4B | +7.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026