Caterpillar, Inc. Free Cash Flow 2007–2025
Caterpillar, Inc. reported $8.92B of free cash flow for fiscal 2025. That was 11.2% lower than fiscal 2024. Compared with fiscal 2020, the change was +66.7%.
| Fiscal year | Free Cash Flow | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $8.92B | -11.2% |
| FY 2024 | $10.05B | -11.0% |
| FY 2023 | $11.29B | +74.5% |
| FY 2022 | $6.47B | +6.0% |
| FY 2021 | $6.11B | +14.1% |
| FY 2020 | $5.35B | -8.7% |
| FY 2019 | $5.86B | +10.9% |
| FY 2018 | $5.28B | +9.9% |
| FY 2017 | $4.81B | +6.1% |
| FY 2016 | $4.53B | -14.7% |
| FY 2015 | $5.31B | -18.5% |
| FY 2014 | $6.52B | -15.0% |
| FY 2013 | $7.67B | +318.2% |
| FY 2012 | $1.83B | -58.7% |
| FY 2011 | $4.44B | +29.4% |
| FY 2010 | $3.43B | -31.3% |
| FY 2009 | $5.00B | +112.4% |
| FY 2008 | $2.35B | -62.4% |
| FY 2007 | $6.25B | — |
Source: Caterpillar, Inc. SEC filings — cash flow statement (10-K). Computed deterministically; refreshed nightly (last updated August 2, 2026). Open CAT 10-K filings at SEC EDGAR · Methodology · Download CSV.
How to read this history
Caterpillar, Inc. reported $8.92B of free cash flow for fiscal 2025. That was 11.2% lower than fiscal 2024. Compared with fiscal 2020, the change was +66.7%. Values remain missing when the cached filing does not disclose a comparable line item; they are never estimated. Stock splits, reorganizations and fiscal-calendar changes can reduce comparability.
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What is Caterpillar, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) reported free cash flow of $8.92B for fiscal year 2025, per its SEC filings.
How has Caterpillar, Inc.'s free cash flow changed over time?
Between fiscal 2007 and 2025, CAT's free cash flow grew at roughly 2.0% per year (compound annual rate), from $6.25B to $8.92B.
Where does this data come from?
Figures are computed from Caterpillar, Inc.'s official SEC filings (cash flow statement (10-K)), refreshed nightly. Not investment advice.