Seagate Technology PLC (STX) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Seagate Technology PLC (STX) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.86x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $953.00 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($1.11 Billion). Explore STX capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Seagate Technology PLC Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2001–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Seagate Technology PLC across 28 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see Seagate Technology PLC cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Seagate Technology PLC (2001–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Seagate Technology PLC. Check STX total capital reinvestment ratio 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 | 0.76x | $818.00 Million | $1.08 Billion | $265.00 Million | ▲ +4.4% |
| 2024 | 0.72x | $664.00 Million | $918.00 Million | $254.00 Million | ▲ +8.8% |
| 2023 | 0.66x | $626.00 Million | $942.00 Million | $316.00 Million | ▼ -13.7% |
| 2022 | 0.77x | $1.28 Billion | $1.66 Billion | $381.00 Million | ▲ +11.0% |
| 2021 | 0.69x | $1.13 Billion | $1.63 Billion | $498.00 Million | ▲ +5.3% |
| 2020 | 0.66x | $1.13 Billion | $1.71 Billion | $585.00 Million | ▲ +0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.66x | $1.16 Billion | $1.76 Billion | $602.00 Million | ▼ -20.4% |
| 2018 | 0.83x | $1.75 Billion | $2.11 Billion | $366.00 Million | ▲ +6.9% |
| 2017 | 0.77x | $1.48 Billion | $1.92 Billion | $434.00 Million | ▲ +18.9% |
| 2016 | 0.65x | $1.09 Billion | $1.68 Billion | $587.00 Million | ▼ -9.4% |
| 2015 | 0.72x | $1.90 Billion | $2.65 Billion | $747.00 Million | ▼ -8.1% |
| 2014 | 0.78x | $2.00 Billion | $2.56 Billion | $559.00 Million | ▲ +5.3% |
| 2013 | 0.74x | $2.26 Billion | $3.05 Billion | $786.00 Million | ▼ -7.8% |
| 2012 | 0.81x | $2.63 Billion | $3.26 Billion | $636.00 Million | ▲ +141.7% |
| 2011 | 0.33x | $421.00 Million | $1.26 Billion | $843.00 Million | ▼ -50.2% |
| 2010 | 0.67x | $1.29 Billion | $1.93 Billion | $639.00 Million | ▲ +189.9% |
| 2009 | 0.23x | $190.00 Million | $823.00 Million | $633.00 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.23x | $190.00 Million | $823.00 Million | $633.00 Million | ▼ -63.6% |
| 2008 | 0.63x | $1.61 Billion | $2.54 Billion | $930.00 Million | ▲ +1514.7% |
| 2007 | 0.04x | $37.00 Million | $943.00 Million | $906.00 Million | ▼ -87.3% |
| 2006 | 0.31x | $449.00 Million | $1.46 Billion | $1.01 Billion | ▼ -40.3% |
| 2005 | 0.52x | $737.00 Million | $1.43 Billion | $691.00 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.52x | $737.00 Million | $1.43 Billion | $691.00 Million | ▲ +992.4% |
| 2004 | 0.05x | $30.00 Million | $635.00 Million | $605.00 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.05x | $30.00 Million | $635.00 Million | $605.00 Million | ▼ -88.6% |
| 2003 | 0.41x | $366.00 Million | $882.00 Million | $516.00 Million | ▲ +2.9% |
| 2002 | 0.40x | $365.00 Million | $905.00 Million | $540.00 Million | ▲ +238.0% |
| 2001 | -0.29x | $-114.00 Million | $390.00 Million | $504.00 Million | — |