Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow

Johnson Controls International Free cash flow increased by 299.2% to $531.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 299.2%, from $133.00M to $531.00M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

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: cf_free_cash_flow

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$352.50M$352.50M$352.50M$352.50M$268.50M$268.50M$268.50M$268.50M$133.00M$531.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-23.8%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-50.5%+299.2%
YoY Change-23.8%-23.8%-23.8%-23.8%-50.5%+299.2%
Range$133.00M$531.00M
CAGR+20.0%
Avg YoY Growth+25.6%
Median YoY Growth-23.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson Controls International's free cash flow?
Johnson Controls International (JCI) reported free cash flow of $531.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Johnson Controls International's free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Johnson Controls International's free cash flow increased by 299.2% year-over-year, from $133.00M to $531.00M.
What does free cash flow mean?
The cash a company has left over after paying for its operating expenses and capital investments.