Free cash flow
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Free cash flow decreased by 44.9% to $338.45M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 18.7%, from $416.23M to $338.45M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Free cash flow shows an upward trend with a 6.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests improved operational efficiency or reduced capital intensity, providing more flexibility for capital allocation. A decrease may indicate higher investment in R&D or infrastructure, or potential challenges in converting earnings into cash.
Detailed definition
Free cash flow represents the cash generated by a company after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and m...
Peer comparison
Large-cap medical device and pharmaceutical peers typically maintain strong, positive free cash flow, though levels vary based on the intensity of R&D spending and the lifecycle stage of major product lines.
free_cash_flowHistorical Data
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $454.23M | $455.04M | $374.79M | $188.62M | $501.11M | $229.38M | $272.62M | $183.33M | $396.66M | $289.37M | $453.17M | $332.69M | $569.68M | $365.10M | $457.73M | $416.23M | $463.35M | $507.97M | $614.32M | $338.45M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.2% | -17.6% | -49.7% | +165.7% | -54.2% | +18.9% | -32.8% | +116.4% | -27.0% | +56.6% | -26.6% | +71.2% | -35.9% | +25.4% | -9.1% | +11.3% | +9.6% | +20.9% | -44.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +10.3% | -49.6% | -27.3% | -2.8% | -20.8% | +26.2% | +66.2% | +81.5% | +43.6% | +26.2% | +1.0% | +25.1% | -18.7% | +39.1% | +34.2% | -18.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s free cash flow?
- Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM) reported free cash flow of $338.45M in Q4 2025.
- How has Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s free cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s free cash flow decreased by 18.7% year-over-year, from $416.23M to $338.45M.
- What is the long-term trend for Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s free cash flow?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s free cash flow has grown at a 6.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.47B to $1.92B.
- What does free cash flow mean?
- The cash remaining after a company pays for its operating expenses and capital investments.