Apple Inc.’s Free Cash Flow Growth at a glance
Apple Inc. reports free cash flow growth of -9.2% for Sep 2025. The prior period recorded 9.3% (Sep 2024). Year over year the metric moved −18.5 pts (−199.6%). The rolling three-period average stands at -3.5%. Data last refreshed Dec 3, 2025, 10:38 PM.
Latest reading
-9.2% · Sep 2025
YoY movement
−18.5 pts (−199.6%)
Rolling average
-3.5%
Current Free Cash Flow Growth
-9.2%
−18.5 pts
−199.6%
Rolling average
-3.5%
Latest Value
-9.2%
Sep 2025
YoY Change
−18.5 pts
Absolute
YoY Change %
−199.6%
Rate of change
3-Period Avg
-3.5%
Smoothed
Narrative signal
Apple Inc.’s free cash flow growth stands at -9.2% for Sep 2025. Year-over-year, the metric shifted by −18.5 pts, translating into a −199.6% rate of change versus the prior period.
Pair this momentum with product cadence, pricing power, and capital allocation moves to understand durability.
Blend with balance sheet, cash flow, and peer benchmarks from AlphaPilot’s broader dashboards to shape an investable thesis.
How free cash flow growth shapes Apple Inc.'s story
As of Sep 2025, Apple Inc. reports free cash flow growth of -9.2%. Gauge reinvestment strength and capital return capacity using free cash flow growth over multiple reporting periods.
Cash flow versus earnings
Free cash flow growth can diverge from earnings due to working capital and capex swings. Track both to confirm quality.
Capital allocation insights
Rising free cash flow enables dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction—key levers for shareholder value.
Valuation Multiples
Compare how the market prices revenue, equity, and operating cash flow versus peers and history.
Profitability & Margins
Understand cost structure and capital efficiency trends across gross, operating, and net results.
Gross Margin
46.9%
Operating Margin
32%
Net Profit Margin
26.9%
Return on Equity
151.9%
Return on Assets
31.2%
Growth Momentum
Track whether top-line, earnings, and free cash flow growth are accelerating or cooling.
Balance Sheet Strength
Evaluate leverage, liquidity, and cash generation capacity that underpin resilience.
Shareholder Returns
Follow dividend sustainability and cash generation relative to market value.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) FAQs
Answers tailored to Apple Inc.’s free cash flow growth profile using the latest Financial Modeling Prep data.
What is Apple Inc.'s current free cash flow growth?
As of Sep 2025, Apple Inc. reports free cash flow growth of -9.2%. This reading reflects the latest filings and price data for AAPL.
How is Apple Inc.'s free cash flow growth trending year over year?
Year-over-year, the figure shifts by −18.5 pts (−199.6%). Pair this context with revenue growth and free cash flow signals to gauge momentum for AAPL.
Why does free cash flow growth matter for Apple Inc.?
Free cash flow growth measures how quickly operating cash surplus expands compared with the prior period. For Apple Inc., operating within Technology — Consumer Electronics, tracking this metric helps benchmark management's execution against close competitors.
Is Apple Inc.'s free cash flow growth above its recent average?
Apple Inc.'s rolling three-period average sits at -3.5%. Comparing the latest reading of -9.2% to that baseline highlights whether momentum is building or fading for AAPL.
How frequently is Apple Inc.'s free cash flow growth refreshed?
Data for AAPL was last refreshed on Dec 3, 2025, 10:38 PM and updates automatically every 24 hours, keeping your valuation inputs current.