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Free Cash Flow (FCF): $342.60M

The free cash flow (FCF) is $342.60M. It is above its 12-month average by 15.35% ($297.00M).

Free Cash Flow

RBC Free Cash Flow (FCF)

$67.50M

Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.

+35.20% 5Y

RBC Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)

Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.

RBC Free Cash Flow (FCF)

RBC Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

RBC Free Cash Flow (FCF)

RBC Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

RBC Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$342.60M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$297.00M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$254.45M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$214.58M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$155.23M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$108.28M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$87.38M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+15.35%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+34.64%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+59.66%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+120.71%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+216.41%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+292.08%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$342.60M

FCF Yield

1.67%

Price/FCF

60.1

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for RBC stock is $342.60M.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for RBC stock is $297.00M.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RBC stock is $254.45M.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RBC stock is $214.58M.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RBC stock is $155.23M.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RBC stock is $108.28M.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RBC stock is $87.38M.

RBC Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2026-03-28$342.60M
2025-09-27$304.60M
2025-03-29$243.80M
2024-09-28$256.10M
2024-03-30$241.50M
2023-09-30$213.92M
2023-03-31$178.62M
2022-10-01$129.24M
2022-03-31$150.53M
2021-09-30$158.80M
2021-03-31$140.68M
2020-09-30$142.39M
2020-03-31$118.32M
2019-09-30$71.48M
2019-03-31$67.20M
2018-09-30$91.14M
2018-03-31$102.31M
2017-09-30$102.75M
2017-03-31$80.35M
2016-09-30$60.93M
2016-03-31$62.50M
2015-09-30$48.08M
2015-03-31$50.89M
2014-09-30$45.38M
2014-03-31$19.05M
2013-09-30$13.11M
2013-03-31$24.25M
2012-09-30$35.53M
2012-03-31$27.19M
2011-09-30$28.20M
2011-03-31$39.52M
2010-09-30$36.95M
2010-03-31$31.25M
2009-09-30$19.59M
2009-03-31$17.16M
2008-09-30$9.78M
2008-03-31$9.32M
2007-09-30$29.19M
2007-03-31$39.56M
2006-09-30$39.72M
2006-03-31$14.30M
2005-09-30$-914000.00
2005-03-31$342000.00

About RBC Bearings Incorporated

RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) is a global enterprise specializing in the design, production, and distribution of precisely engineered bearings and a wide array of related mechanical components. The company strategically operates through two core segments: Aerospace/Defense and Industrial, catering to both domestic and international clients. Its diverse product portfolio includes: Plain bearings: Available in self-lubricating or metal-on-metal designs, featuring rod end, spherical plain, and journal bearings. Roller bearings: These anti-friction devices, such as tapered roller, needle roller, needle bearing track rollers, and cam followers, are vital for various industrial uses and military aircraft platforms. Ball bearings: This category encompasses high-precision aerospace, airframe control, thin section, and industrial ball bearings, all engineered with high-precision ball elements to minimize friction in demanding, high-speed applications. Beyond its primary bearing offerings, RBC also provides: Mounted bearing products: Including complete mounted ball, roller, and plain bearing units. Enclosed gearing systems: A comprehensive range featuring Quantis gearmotors, torque arm units, Tigear, MagnaGear & Maxum lines, and controlled start transmissions. Power transmission components: Such as mechanical drive elements, couplings, and conveyor parts. Engineered hydraulics and valves: Specifically developed for aircraft and submarine systems, alongside comprehensive aftermarket services for the aerospace and defense sectors. Fasteners. Precision mechanical components: Applied across diverse general industrial settings. Machine tool collets: Essential for securing circular or rod-shaped workpieces during machining. RBC reaches an extensive customer base across numerous industries, including automotive, tool holding, agricultural and semiconductor machinery, commercial and defense aerospace, ground defense, construction and mining, oil and natural resource extraction, heavy truck, marine, rail and train, packaging, food and beverage, wind energy, and general industrial markets. The company distributes its products via a dedicated direct sales force and a robust network of industrial and aerospace distributors. Established in 1919, RBC Bearings Incorporated maintains its corporate headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut.

Oxford, CT
5,302 employees
Industrials / Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
CEO
Michael J. Hartnett