Free cash flow takeaway
A quick read on the company's cash generation and what it means for investors.
Operating cash flow and free cash flow were higher sequentially but free cash flow margin was stable. Compared to the same quarter last year, revenue and cash generation were higher while free cash flow margin was slightly lower.
- Revenue was lower than the prior quarter yet operating cash flow decreased proportionally less, resulting in a stable free cash flow margin. The conversion from revenue to free cash flow was supported by operating cash flow relative to capital expenditure.
- Compared to the preceding quarter, revenue was lower, but operating cash flow, free cash flow, and free cash flow margin were all relatively steady or slightly higher. Compared to the same quarter last year, all metrics were higher except free cash flow margin, which was a touch lower.
FCF snapshot
Quarterly and TTM cash-flow metrics with the minimum valuation context.
TTM free cash flow
$98.5B
Trailing twelve-month free cash flow.
Quarter free cash flow
$20.9B
Free cash flow in the selected fiscal quarter.
Operating cash flow
$24.0B
Cash generated by operations before capital spending.
CapEx
$3.1B
Capital spending and related asset purchases.
FCF margin
21.9%
The share of revenue converted into free cash flow.
Cash flow trend
A short quarterly history shows whether FCF is scaling with revenue or only spiking for one period.
| Period | Revenue | Operating CF | CapEx | FCF | FCF margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-29 | $85.8B | $28.9B | $2.2B | $26.7B | 31.1% |
| 2024-09-28 | $94.9B | $26.8B | $2.9B | $23.9B | 25.2% |
| 2024-12-28 | $124.3B | $29.9B | $2.9B | $27.0B | 21.7% |
| 2025-03-29 | $95.4B | $24.0B | $3.1B | $20.9B | 21.9% |
Cash conversion quality
Checks that separate high-quality free cash flow from accounting noise or working-capital timing.
| FCF / net income | 84.3% | Shows whether accounting earnings convert into cash. |
| CapEx / revenue | 3.2% | Lower capital intensity usually supports FCF margin. |
| Net cash | -$64.0B | Cash and equivalents minus total debt. |
Recent events shaping cash flow
Near-term business events that help explain the free cash flow result.
Stable Cash Generation
Operating cash flow held up well relative to the revenue decline from the prior quarter, and free cash flow was slightly higher than the year-ago period. This consistency in cash conversion supports the overall cash position.
The company maintained a high level of free cash flow despite a seasonal revenue dip.
What the cash flow says
How to interpret the company's free cash flow beyond the headline number.
Revenue was lower than the prior quarter yet operating cash flow decreased proportionally less, resulting in a stable free cash flow margin. The conversion from revenue to free cash flow was supported by operating cash flow relative to capital expenditure.
Compared to the preceding quarter, revenue was lower, but operating cash flow, free cash flow, and free cash flow margin were all relatively steady or slightly higher. Compared to the same quarter last year, all metrics were higher except free cash flow margin, which was a touch lower.
Monitor trends in revenue levels as they declined sequentially while capital expenditure rose, which could influence future free cash flow generation.