Free cash flow
Walt Disney Free cash flow decreased by 408.3% to -$2.28B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 408.3%, from $739.00M to -$2.28B. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
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.
cf_free_cash_flowHistorical Data
| Q3 '21 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$1.19B | -$2.16B | $886.00M | $739.00M | -$2.28B |
| QoQ Change | — | -81.1% | +141.1% | -16.6% | -408.3% |
| YoY Change | — | -81.1% | +141.1% | -16.6% | -408.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walt Disney's free cash flow?
- Walt Disney (DIS) reported free cash flow of -$2.28B in Q3 2025.
- How has Walt Disney's free cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Walt Disney's free cash flow decreased by 408.3% year-over-year, from $739.00M to -$2.28B.
- What does free cash flow mean?
- The cash a company has left over after paying for its operating expenses and capital investments.