Comcast Corp (CMCSA) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Comcast Corp (CMCSA) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.66x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $4.54 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow ($6.89 Billion). Explore how much does Comcast Corp reinvest in capital to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Comcast Corp Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1988–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Comcast Corp across 38 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see Comcast Corp (CMCSA) cash conversion ratio.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Comcast Corp (1988–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Comcast Corp. Check cash flow reinvestment rate of Comcast Corp 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 | 0.65x | $21.89 Billion | $33.64 Billion | $11.75 Billion | ▲ +16.2% |
| 2024 | 0.56x | $15.49 Billion | $27.67 Billion | $12.18 Billion | ▲ +23.1% |
| 2023 | 0.45x | $12.96 Billion | $28.50 Billion | $15.54 Billion | ▼ -5.0% |
| 2022 | 0.48x | $12.65 Billion | $26.41 Billion | $13.77 Billion | ▼ -18.3% |
| 2021 | 0.59x | $17.09 Billion | $29.15 Billion | $12.06 Billion | ▲ +10.7% |
| 2020 | 0.53x | $13.10 Billion | $24.74 Billion | $11.63 Billion | ▲ +2.6% |
| 2019 | 0.52x | $13.27 Billion | $25.70 Billion | $12.43 Billion | ▼ -0.3% |
| 2018 | 0.52x | $12.59 Billion | $24.30 Billion | $11.71 Billion | ▲ +9.7% |
| 2017 | 0.47x | $10.11 Billion | $21.40 Billion | $11.30 Billion | ▲ +7.9% |
| 2016 | 0.44x | $8.42 Billion | $19.24 Billion | $10.82 Billion | ▼ -7.8% |
| 2015 | 0.47x | $8.91 Billion | $18.78 Billion | $9.87 Billion | ▼ -4.3% |
| 2014 | 0.50x | $8.40 Billion | $16.95 Billion | $8.54 Billion | ▲ +7.1% |
| 2013 | 0.46x | $6.55 Billion | $14.16 Billion | $7.61 Billion | ▼ -16.3% |
| 2012 | 0.55x | $8.22 Billion | $14.85 Billion | $6.64 Billion | ▼ -1.8% |
| 2011 | 0.56x | $8.08 Billion | $14.35 Billion | $6.26 Billion | ▲ +10.9% |
| 2010 | 0.51x | $5.68 Billion | $11.18 Billion | $5.50 Billion | ▲ +12.6% |
| 2009 | 0.45x | $4.64 Billion | $10.28 Billion | $5.64 Billion | ▲ +16.8% |
| 2008 | 0.39x | $3.95 Billion | $10.23 Billion | $6.28 Billion | ▲ +52.5% |
| 2007 | 0.25x | $2.23 Billion | $8.79 Billion | $6.56 Billion | ▼ -12.5% |
| 2006 | 0.29x | $1.92 Billion | $6.62 Billion | $4.70 Billion | ▲ +9.6% |
| 2005 | 0.26x | $1.30 Billion | $4.92 Billion | $3.62 Billion | ▼ -30.9% |
| 2004 | 0.38x | $2.27 Billion | $5.93 Billion | $3.66 Billion | ▲ +183.6% |
| 2003 | -0.46x | $-1.31 Billion | $2.85 Billion | $4.16 Billion | ▼ -234.5% |
| 2002 | 0.34x | $1.02 Billion | $3.00 Billion | $1.98 Billion | ▲ +143.7% |
| 2001 | -0.78x | $-958.40 Million | $1.23 Billion | $2.19 Billion | ▼ -127.7% |
| 2000 | -0.34x | $-417.50 Million | $1.22 Billion | $1.64 Billion | ▼ -7.1% |
| 1999 | -0.32x | $-399.60 Million | $1.25 Billion | $1.65 Billion | ▼ -28.2% |
| 1998 | -0.25x | $-269.30 Million | $1.08 Billion | $1.35 Billion | ▼ -2304.9% |
| 1997 | -0.01x | $-9.50 Million | $916.00 Million | $925.50 Million | ▼ -112.1% |
| 1996 | 0.09x | $68.80 Million | $799.60 Million | $730.80 Million | ▲ +143.8% |
| 1995 | -0.20x | $-102.30 Million | $520.70 Million | $623.00 Million | ▼ -173.2% |
| 1994 | 0.27x | $99.10 Million | $369.00 Million | $269.90 Million | ▼ -50.5% |
| 1993 | 0.54x | $187.50 Million | $345.90 Million | $158.40 Million | ▼ -4.3% |
| 1992 | 0.57x | $142.90 Million | $252.30 Million | $109.40 Million | ▲ +9.4% |
| 1991 | 0.52x | $91.20 Million | $176.20 Million | $85.00 Million | ▲ +423.8% |
| 1990 | -0.16x | $-15.60 Million | $97.60 Million | $113.20 Million | ▲ +87.2% |
| 1989 | -1.25x | $-115.30 Million | $92.60 Million | $207.90 Million | ▼ -3465.2% |
| 1988 | 0.04x | $3.80 Million | $102.70 Million | $98.90 Million | — |