Charter Communications Inc (CHTR) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Charter Communications Inc (CHTR) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.34x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $1.45 Billion represents 0% of operating cash flow ($4.30 Billion). Explore CHTR capex reinvestment rate to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Charter Communications Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1998–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Charter Communications Inc across 28 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see Charter Communications Inc operating cash flow efficiency.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Charter Communications Inc (1998–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Charter Communications Inc. Check Charter Communications Inc (CHTR) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.27x | $4.42 Billion | $16.08 Billion | $11.66 Billion | ▲ +25.4% |
| 2024 | 0.22x | $3.16 Billion | $14.43 Billion | $11.27 Billion | ▼ -9.4% |
| 2023 | 0.24x | $3.49 Billion | $14.43 Billion | $10.94 Billion | ▼ -40.9% |
| 2022 | 0.41x | $6.10 Billion | $14.93 Billion | $8.82 Billion | ▼ -23.5% |
| 2021 | 0.53x | $8.68 Billion | $16.24 Billion | $7.55 Billion | ▲ +17.9% |
| 2020 | 0.45x | $6.61 Billion | $14.56 Billion | $7.96 Billion | ▲ +15.7% |
| 2019 | 0.39x | $4.61 Billion | $11.75 Billion | $7.14 Billion | ▲ +112.5% |
| 2018 | 0.18x | $2.17 Billion | $11.77 Billion | $9.60 Billion | ▼ -46.0% |
| 2017 | 0.34x | $4.08 Billion | $11.95 Billion | $7.87 Billion | ▲ +110.8% |
| 2016 | -3.17x | $-25.49 Billion | $8.04 Billion | $33.53 Billion | ▼ -1467.2% |
| 2015 | 0.23x | $547.00 Million | $2.36 Billion | $1.81 Billion | ▲ +219.9% |
| 2014 | 0.07x | $171.00 Million | $2.36 Billion | $2.19 Billion | ▲ +158.6% |
| 2013 | -0.12x | $-267.00 Million | $2.16 Billion | $2.42 Billion | ▼ -242.4% |
| 2012 | 0.09x | $163.00 Million | $1.88 Billion | $1.71 Billion | ▼ -61.7% |
| 2011 | 0.23x | $394.00 Million | $1.74 Billion | $1.34 Billion | ▼ -38.9% |
| 2010 | 0.37x | $710.00 Million | $1.91 Billion | $1.20 Billion | ▼ -54.6% |
| 2009 | 0.82x | $486.00 Million | $594.00 Million | $108.00 Million | ▲ +140.7% |
| 2008 | -2.01x | $-803.00 Million | $399.00 Million | $1.20 Billion | ▲ +28.2% |
| 2007 | -2.80x | $-917.00 Million | $327.00 Million | $1.24 Billion | ▼ -10.2% |
| 2006 | -2.54x | $-822.00 Million | $323.00 Million | $1.15 Billion | ▲ +20.1% |
| 2005 | -3.18x | $-828.00 Million | $260.00 Million | $1.09 Billion | ▼ -203.7% |
| 2004 | -1.05x | $-495.00 Million | $472.00 Million | $967.00 Million | ▼ -801.4% |
| 2003 | -0.12x | $-89.00 Million | $765.00 Million | $854.00 Million | ▲ +94.1% |
| 2002 | -1.97x | $-1.47 Billion | $748.00 Million | $2.22 Billion | ▲ +59.3% |
| 2001 | -4.84x | $-2.51 Billion | $518.67 Million | $3.03 Billion | ▼ -223.0% |
| 2000 | -1.50x | $-1.69 Billion | $1.13 Billion | $2.83 Billion | ▼ -174.7% |
| 1999 | -0.55x | $-261.59 Million | $479.92 Million | $741.51 Million | ▲ +30.9% |
| 1998 | -0.79x | $-6.03 Million | $7.64 Million | $13.67 Million | — |