CVS Health Corp (CVS) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
CVS Health Corp (CVS) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.77x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of $2.61 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow ($3.39 Billion). Explore CVS Health Corp capital spending ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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CVS Health Corp Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for CVS Health Corp across 36 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see CVS Health Corp cash conversion from operations.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for CVS Health Corp (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for CVS Health Corp. Check total reinvestment intensity of CVS Health 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 | 0.73x | $7.81 Billion | $10.64 Billion | $2.83 Billion | ▲ +5.6% |
| 2024 | 0.69x | $6.33 Billion | $9.11 Billion | $2.78 Billion | ▼ -10.3% |
| 2023 | 0.77x | $10.39 Billion | $13.43 Billion | $3.03 Billion | ▼ -6.9% |
| 2022 | 0.83x | $13.45 Billion | $16.18 Billion | $2.73 Billion | ▼ -3.6% |
| 2021 | 0.86x | $15.74 Billion | $18.27 Billion | $2.52 Billion | ▲ +1.8% |
| 2020 | 0.85x | $13.43 Billion | $15.87 Billion | $2.44 Billion | ▲ +4.7% |
| 2019 | 0.81x | $10.39 Billion | $12.85 Billion | $2.46 Billion | ▲ +5.0% |
| 2018 | 0.77x | $6.83 Billion | $8.87 Billion | $2.04 Billion | ▲ +1.3% |
| 2017 | 0.76x | $6.09 Billion | $8.01 Billion | $1.92 Billion | ▼ -2.6% |
| 2016 | 0.78x | $7.92 Billion | $10.14 Billion | $2.22 Billion | ▲ +8.0% |
| 2015 | 0.72x | $6.17 Billion | $8.54 Billion | $2.37 Billion | ▼ -2.0% |
| 2014 | 0.74x | $6.00 Billion | $8.14 Billion | $2.14 Billion | ▲ +12.3% |
| 2013 | 0.66x | $3.80 Billion | $5.78 Billion | $1.98 Billion | ▼ -5.6% |
| 2012 | 0.70x | $4.64 Billion | $6.67 Billion | $2.03 Billion | ▲ +2.3% |
| 2011 | 0.68x | $3.98 Billion | $5.86 Billion | $1.87 Billion | ▲ +17.2% |
| 2010 | 0.58x | $2.77 Billion | $4.78 Billion | $2.00 Billion | ▲ +57.5% |
| 2009 | 0.37x | $1.49 Billion | $4.04 Billion | $2.55 Billion | ▼ -17.7% |
| 2008 | 0.45x | $1.77 Billion | $3.95 Billion | $2.18 Billion | ▲ +1.5% |
| 2007 | 0.44x | $1.42 Billion | $3.23 Billion | $1.81 Billion | ▲ +2999.8% |
| 2006 | -0.02x | $-26.50 Million | $1.74 Billion | $1.77 Billion | ▼ -121.0% |
| 2005 | 0.07x | $116.70 Million | $1.61 Billion | $1.50 Billion | ▲ +115.3% |
| 2004 | -0.47x | $-433.50 Million | $914.20 Million | $1.35 Billion | ▼ -200.7% |
| 2003 | -0.16x | $-152.80 Million | $968.90 Million | $1.12 Billion | ▼ -297.9% |
| 2002 | 0.08x | $96.00 Million | $1.20 Billion | $1.11 Billion | ▲ +264.3% |
| 2001 | -0.05x | $-33.00 Million | $680.60 Million | $713.60 Million | ▼ -144.6% |
| 2000 | 0.11x | $84.90 Million | $780.20 Million | $695.30 Million | ▲ +2095.4% |
| 1999 | 0.00x | $3.60 Million | $726.30 Million | $722.70 Million | ▲ +100.7% |
| 1998 | -0.72x | $-209.90 Million | $292.40 Million | $502.30 Million | ▲ +37.5% |
| 1996 | -1.15x | $-375.60 Million | $327.20 Million | $702.80 Million | ▼ -666.4% |
| 1995 | -0.15x | $-68.90 Million | $460.00 Million | $528.90 Million | ▼ -197.0% |
| 1994 | 0.15x | $77.00 Million | $498.40 Million | $421.40 Million | ▲ +96.5% |
| 1993 | 0.08x | $33.00 Million | $419.70 Million | $386.70 Million | ▼ -84.5% |
| 1992 | 0.51x | $315.00 Million | $619.30 Million | $304.30 Million | ▲ +40.3% |
| 1991 | 0.36x | $143.90 Million | $397.00 Million | $253.10 Million | ▼ -38.7% |
| 1990 | 0.59x | $334.20 Million | $565.30 Million | $231.10 Million | ▲ +0.6% |
| 1989 | 0.59x | $288.60 Million | $491.20 Million | $202.60 Million | — |