Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.84x as of April 2026. Free cash flow of $2.83 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow ($3.35 Billion). Explore LOW capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Lowe's Companies Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1990–2026)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Lowe's Companies Inc across 37 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see LOW cash flow metrics.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Lowe's Companies Inc (1990–2026)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Lowe's Companies Inc. Check LOW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.78x | $7.65 Billion | $9.86 Billion | $2.21 Billion | ▼ -3.0% |
| 2025 | 0.80x | $7.70 Billion | $9.62 Billion | $1.93 Billion | ▲ +5.4% |
| 2024 | 0.76x | $6.18 Billion | $8.14 Billion | $1.96 Billion | ▼ -3.6% |
| 2023 | 0.79x | $6.76 Billion | $8.59 Billion | $1.83 Billion | ▼ -3.6% |
| 2022 | 0.82x | $8.26 Billion | $10.11 Billion | $1.85 Billion | ▼ -2.5% |
| 2021 | 0.84x | $9.26 Billion | $11.05 Billion | $1.79 Billion | ▲ +28.0% |
| 2020 | 0.65x | $2.81 Billion | $4.30 Billion | $1.48 Billion | ▼ -19.2% |
| 2019 | 0.81x | $5.02 Billion | $6.19 Billion | $1.17 Billion | ▲ +4.1% |
| 2018 | 0.78x | $3.94 Billion | $5.07 Billion | $1.12 Billion | ▼ -1.8% |
| 2017 | 0.79x | $4.45 Billion | $5.62 Billion | $1.17 Billion | ▲ +5.7% |
| 2016 | 0.75x | $3.59 Billion | $4.78 Billion | $1.20 Billion | ▼ -8.7% |
| 2015 | 0.82x | $4.05 Billion | $4.93 Billion | $880.00 Million | ▲ +6.5% |
| 2014 | 0.77x | $3.17 Billion | $4.11 Billion | $940.00 Million | ▲ +13.8% |
| 2013 | 0.68x | $2.55 Billion | $3.76 Billion | $1.21 Billion | ▲ +17.0% |
| 2012 | 0.58x | $2.52 Billion | $4.35 Billion | $1.83 Billion | ▼ -11.5% |
| 2011 | 0.65x | $2.52 Billion | $3.85 Billion | $1.33 Billion | ▲ +17.8% |
| 2010 | 0.56x | $2.25 Billion | $4.05 Billion | $1.80 Billion | ▲ +167.9% |
| 2009 | 0.21x | $856.00 Million | $4.12 Billion | $3.27 Billion | ▲ +167.9% |
| 2008 | 0.08x | $337.00 Million | $4.35 Billion | $4.01 Billion | ▼ -40.4% |
| 2007 | 0.13x | $586.00 Million | $4.50 Billion | $3.92 Billion | ▲ +8.0% |
| 2006 | 0.12x | $463.00 Million | $3.84 Billion | $3.38 Billion | ▲ +176.4% |
| 2005 | 0.04x | $134.00 Million | $3.07 Billion | $2.94 Billion | ▼ -81.2% |
| 2004 | 0.23x | $709.00 Million | $3.05 Billion | $2.35 Billion | ▲ +87.4% |
| 2003 | 0.12x | $334.00 Million | $2.70 Billion | $2.36 Billion | ▲ +134.1% |
| 2002 | -0.36x | $-586.06 Million | $1.61 Billion | $2.20 Billion | ▲ +65.9% |
| 2001 | -1.06x | $-1.20 Billion | $1.13 Billion | $2.33 Billion | ▼ -313.3% |
| 2000 | -0.26x | $-301.46 Million | $1.17 Billion | $1.47 Billion | ▲ +46.7% |
| 1999 | -0.48x | $-336.46 Million | $696.80 Million | $1.08 Billion | ▼ -146.7% |
| 1998 | -0.20x | $-135.27 Million | $690.97 Million | $826.25 Million | ▲ +20.8% |
| 1997 | -0.25x | $-134.20 Million | $543.00 Million | $677.20 Million | ▲ +65.5% |
| 1996 | -0.72x | $-217.10 Million | $303.30 Million | $520.40 Million | ▼ -366.4% |
| 1995 | -0.15x | $-55.10 Million | $359.00 Million | $414.10 Million | ▲ +90.9% |
| 1994 | -1.68x | $-211.20 Million | $125.70 Million | $336.90 Million | ▼ -5718.6% |
| 1993 | 0.03x | $7.50 Million | $250.80 Million | $243.30 Million | ▲ +106.9% |
| 1992 | -0.43x | $-40.30 Million | $93.50 Million | $133.80 Million | ▼ -189.3% |
| 1991 | -0.15x | $-11.80 Million | $79.20 Million | $91.00 Million | ▼ -153.4% |
| 1990 | 0.28x | $35.50 Million | $127.20 Million | $91.70 Million | — |