Free Cash Flow for Charter Communications (CHTR)
Free Cash Flow for Charter Communications (CHTR): headline value $4.03B · YoY +39.8%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$4.03B
YoY change
+39.8%
5Y CAGR
-7.7%
Peak year (2021)
$8.68B
Latest annual
$4.42B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Charter Communications (CHTR) from 1998 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Charter Communications (CHTR) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.42B | +39.8% | ||
| 2024 | $3.16B | -9.4% | ||
| 2023 | $3.49B | -42.8% | ||
| 2022 | $6.10B | -29.7% | ||
| 2021 | $8.68B | +31.5% | ||
| 2020 | $6.61B | +43.4% | ||
| 2019 | $4.61B | +112.2% | ||
| 2018 | $2.17B | -46.8% | ||
| 2017 | $4.08B | -116.0% | ||
| 2016 | -$25.49B | -4760.1% | ||
| 2015 | $547.00M | +219.9% | ||
| 2014 | $171.00M | -164.0% | ||
| 2013 | -$267.00M | -263.8% | ||
| 2012 | $163.00M | -58.6% | ||
| 2011 | $394.00M | -44.5% | ||
| 2010 | $710.00M | +46.1% | ||
| 2009 | $486.00M | -160.5% | ||
| 2008 | -$803.00M | -12.4% | ||
| 2007 | -$917.00M | +11.6% | ||
| 2006 | -$822.00M | -0.7% | ||
| 2005 | -$828.00M | +67.3% | ||
| 2004 | -$495.00M | +456.2% | ||
| 2003 | -$89.00M | -94.0% | ||
| 2002 | -$1.47B | -41.2% | ||
| 2001 | -$2.51B | +48.1% | ||
| 2000 | -$1.69B | +547.5% | ||
| 1999 | -$261.59M | +4239.6% | ||
| 1998 | -$6.03M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Charter Communications's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Charter Communications (CHTR) reported free cash flow of $4.42B – surged 39.8% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Charter Communications free cash flow delivered a -7.7% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
Between 2021 and 2025, Charter Communications free cash flow plunged 49.1%, falling from $8.68B to $4.42B.
$8.68B stands as the all-time-high annual free cash flow, posted in 2021, against a low of -$25.49B during 2016.
Among 8 Communication Services peers, Charter Communications (CHTR) ranks 9th; the peer median for free cash flow is $19.78B.
Charter Communications Free Cash Flow by Year
Charter Communications Free Cash Flow 2025: $4.42B
Charter Communications free cash flow in 2025 was $4.42B, surged 39.8% from 2024.
Charter Communications Free Cash Flow 2024: $3.16B
Charter Communications free cash flow in 2024 was $3.16B, declined 9.4% below 2023.
Charter Communications Free Cash Flow 2023: $3.49B
Charter Communications free cash flow in 2023 was $3.49B, plunged 42.8% below 2022.
Charter Communications Free Cash Flow 2022: $6.10B
Charter Communications free cash flow in 2022 was $6.10B, declined 29.7% below 2021.
Charter Communications Free Cash Flow 2021: $8.68B
Charter Communications free cash flow in 2021 was $8.68B.
See more financial history for Charter Communications (CHTR).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Charter Communications, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $73.27B | Communication Services |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $46.11B | Communication Services |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $21.89B | Communication Services |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | $20.13B | Communication Services |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $19.44B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $18.00B | Communication Services |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $10.08B | Communication Services |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $9.46B | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Charter Communications's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Charter Communications (CHTR) is $4.03B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Charter Communications free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Charter Communications (CHTR) free cash flow changed +39.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Charter Communications free cash flow?
Charter Communications (CHTR) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is -7.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Charter Communications free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Charter Communications free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $8.68B in 2021.
What was Charter Communications free cash flow in 2024?
Charter Communications (CHTR) free cash flow in 2024 was $3.16B.
What was Charter Communications free cash flow in 2025?
Charter Communications (CHTR) free cash flow in 2025 was $4.42B.
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