Free Cash Flow for Alphabet (GOOGL)
Free Cash Flow for Alphabet (GOOGL): headline value $73.27B · YoY +0.7%. 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
$73.27B
YoY change
+0.7%
5Y CAGR
+11.3%
Peak year (2025)
$73.27B
Latest annual
$73.27B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Alphabet (GOOGL) from 2001 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Alphabet (GOOGL) from 2001 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73.27B | +0.7% | ||
| 2024 | $72.76B | +4.7% | ||
| 2023 | $69.50B | +15.8% | ||
| 2022 | $60.01B | -10.4% | ||
| 2021 | $67.01B | +56.4% | ||
| 2020 | $42.84B | +38.3% | ||
| 2019 | $30.97B | +35.7% | ||
| 2018 | $22.83B | -4.5% | ||
| 2017 | $23.91B | -7.4% | ||
| 2016 | $25.82B | +60.3% | ||
| 2015 | $16.11B | +41.1% | ||
| 2014 | $11.42B | +1.0% | ||
| 2013 | $11.30B | -15.3% | ||
| 2012 | $13.35B | +19.9% | ||
| 2011 | $11.13B | +57.5% | ||
| 2010 | $7.06B | -17.0% | ||
| 2009 | $8.51B | +54.8% | ||
| 2008 | $5.49B | +62.9% | ||
| 2007 | $3.37B | +101.0% | ||
| 2006 | $1.68B | +3.5% | ||
| 2005 | $1.62B | +146.4% | ||
| 2004 | $658.05M | +201.0% | ||
| 2003 | $218.64M | +85.2% | ||
| 2002 | $118.07M | +555.9% | ||
| 2001 | $18.00M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Alphabet'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
The 2025 reading of Alphabet (GOOGL) free cash flow is $73.27B – edged up 0.7% year-over-year.
Alphabet free cash flow compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +11.3%, sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak free cash flow at $73.27B, with the historical low of $18.00M recorded in 2001.
Among 8 Communication Services peers, Alphabet (GOOGL) ranks 1st; the peer median for free cash flow is $18.72B.
Alphabet Free Cash Flow by Year
Alphabet Free Cash Flow 2025: $73.27B
Alphabet free cash flow in 2025 was $73.27B, edged up 0.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Alphabet Free Cash Flow 2024: $72.76B
Alphabet free cash flow in 2024 was $72.76B, edged up 4.7% from 2023.
Alphabet Free Cash Flow 2023: $69.50B
Alphabet free cash flow in 2023 was $69.50B, grew 15.8% from 2022.
Alphabet Free Cash Flow 2022: $60.01B
Alphabet free cash flow in 2022 was $60.01B, declined 10.4% below 2021.
Alphabet Free Cash Flow 2021: $67.01B
Alphabet free cash flow in 2021 was $67.01B.
See more financial history for Alphabet (GOOGL).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Alphabet, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) | $2.87B | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Alphabet's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Alphabet (GOOGL) is $73.27B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Alphabet free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Alphabet (GOOGL) free cash flow changed +0.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Alphabet free cash flow?
Alphabet (GOOGL) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +11.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Alphabet free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Alphabet free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $73.27B in 2025.
What was Alphabet free cash flow in 2024?
Alphabet (GOOGL) free cash flow in 2024 was $72.76B.
What was Alphabet free cash flow in 2025?
Alphabet (GOOGL) free cash flow in 2025 was $73.27B.
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