Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow

Brookfield Asset Management Free cash flow decreased by 40.7% to $332.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 26.2%, from $263.00M to $332.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFree Cash Flow
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests strong operational efficiency and the ability to self-fund future innovation or return capital to shareholders, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure cycles or declining operational profitability.

Detailed definition

Free cash flow represents the cash generated by a company after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and m...

Peer comparison

High-growth semiconductor and AI infrastructure peers typically prioritize reinvestment, so free cash flow margins are often compared against R&D intensity and capital expenditure requirements of industry rivals.

Metric ID: free_cash_flow

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$122.75M$122.75M$122.75M$122.75M$513.00M$269.00M$565.00M$263.00M$528.00M$741.00M$560.00M$332.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+317.9%-47.6%+110.0%-53.5%+100.8%+40.3%-24.4%-40.7%
YoY Change+317.9%+119.1%+360.3%-48.7%+96.3%+31.2%+26.2%
Range$122.75M$741.00M
CAGR+43.6%
Avg YoY Growth+128.9%
Median YoY Growth+96.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookfield Asset Management's free cash flow?
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) reported free cash flow of $332.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Brookfield Asset Management's free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Brookfield Asset Management's free cash flow increased by 26.2% year-over-year, from $263.00M to $332.00M.
What does free cash flow mean?
The cash a company has left over after paying for its operating expenses and capital investments.