Free Cash Flow for Emerson Electric (EMR)
Free Cash Flow for Emerson Electric (EMR): headline value $2.58B · YoY -8.4%. 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
$2.58B
YoY change
-8.4%
5Y CAGR
+0.9%
Peak year (2021)
$2.99B
Latest annual
$2.67B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Emerson Electric (EMR) from 1989 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Emerson Electric (EMR) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.67B | -8.4% | ||
| 2024 | $2.91B | +963.1% | ||
| 2023 | $274.00M | -88.5% | ||
| 2022 | $2.39B | -20.1% | ||
| 2021 | $2.99B | +17.6% | ||
| 2020 | $2.54B | +5.5% | ||
| 2019 | $2.41B | +6.0% | ||
| 2018 | $2.27B | +58.4% | ||
| 2017 | $1.44B | -41.0% | ||
| 2016 | $2.43B | +32.0% | ||
| 2015 | $1.84B | -37.0% | ||
| 2014 | $2.92B | -1.5% | ||
| 2013 | $2.97B | +24.4% | ||
| 2012 | $2.39B | -7.7% | ||
| 2011 | $2.59B | -6.6% | ||
| 2010 | $2.77B | +8.3% | ||
| 2009 | $2.56B | -0.9% | ||
| 2008 | $2.58B | +10.4% | ||
| 2007 | $2.33B | +22.2% | ||
| 2006 | $1.91B | +14.5% | ||
| 2005 | $1.67B | -8.1% | ||
| 2004 | $1.82B | +30.3% | ||
| 2003 | $1.39B | -2.8% | ||
| 2002 | $1.43B | +24.3% | ||
| 2001 | $1.15B | +0.5% | ||
| 2000 | $1.15B | -5.8% | ||
| 1999 | $1.22B | +16.2% | ||
| 1998 | $1.05B | +13.6% | ||
| 1997 | $923.20M | +14.9% | ||
| 1996 | $803.80M | +11.4% | ||
| 1995 | $721.70M | -5.6% | ||
| 1994 | $764.50M | -0.6% | ||
| 1993 | $769.20M | +17.3% | ||
| 1992 | $655.70M | +0.0% | ||
| 1991 | $655.40M | +26.8% | ||
| 1990 | $516.80M | +11.0% | ||
| 1989 | $465.50M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Emerson Electric'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, Emerson Electric (EMR) reported free cash flow of $2.67B – declined 8.4% year-over-year.
Emerson Electric free cash flow compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +0.9%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Emerson Electric free cash flow declined from $2.99B in 2021 to $2.67B in 2025, a 10.9% drawdown.
The highest annual free cash flow of $2.99B was reported in 2021. The lowest in the available history was $274.00M in 2023.
Within Industrials, Emerson Electric (EMR) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for free cash flow is $5.45B.
Emerson Electric Free Cash Flow by Year
Emerson Electric Free Cash Flow 2025: $2.67B
Emerson Electric free cash flow in 2025 was $2.67B, declined 8.4% below 2024.
Emerson Electric Free Cash Flow 2024: $2.91B
Emerson Electric free cash flow in 2024 was $2.91B, surged 963.1% from 2023.
Emerson Electric Free Cash Flow 2023: $274.00M
Emerson Electric free cash flow in 2023 was $274.00M, plunged 88.5% below 2022. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
Emerson Electric Free Cash Flow 2022: $2.39B
Emerson Electric free cash flow in 2022 was $2.39B, declined 20.1% below 2021.
Emerson Electric Free Cash Flow 2021: $2.99B
Emerson Electric free cash flow in 2021 was $2.99B.
See more financial history for Emerson Electric (EMR).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Emerson Electric, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $10.27B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $7.94B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $7.26B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $5.50B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $5.39B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $4.47B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $3.23B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | -$1.88B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Emerson Electric's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Emerson Electric (EMR) is $2.58B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Emerson Electric free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Emerson Electric (EMR) free cash flow changed -8.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Emerson Electric free cash flow?
Emerson Electric (EMR) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +0.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Emerson Electric free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Emerson Electric free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $2.99B in 2021.
What was Emerson Electric free cash flow in 2024?
Emerson Electric (EMR) free cash flow in 2024 was $2.91B.
What was Emerson Electric free cash flow in 2025?
Emerson Electric (EMR) free cash flow in 2025 was $2.67B.
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