Free cash flow
Deckers Outdoor Corporation Free cash flow decreased by 92.3% to $78.76M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2026), Free cash flow shows an upward trend with a 55.1% 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 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$51.85M | -$147.55M | $385.45M | -$41.39M | -$219.71M | $682.92M | $34.57M | $94.53M | $923.69M | $90.13M | -$113.40M | $1.07B | $0.00 | $12.21M | -$13.92M | $1.02B | $78.76M |
| QoQ Change | — | -184.6% | +361.2% | -110.7% | -430.9% | +410.8% | -94.9% | +173.4% | +877.1% | -90.2% | -225.8% | >999% | -100.0% | — | -214.0% | >999% | -92.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +20.2% | -48.9% | +77.2% | — | +328.4% | +35.3% | -4.7% | — | +16.0% | — | -86.5% | +87.7% | -4.7% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deckers Outdoor Corporation's free cash flow?
- Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) reported free cash flow of $78.76M in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for Deckers Outdoor Corporation's free cash flow?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2026), Deckers Outdoor Corporation's free cash flow has grown at a 55.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $456.40M to $1.10B.
- What does free cash flow mean?
- The cash remaining after a company pays for its operating expenses and capital investments.