Rankings · Growth
Free cash flow growing fastest
Graded A or B, with at least $250M of free cash flow now and $100M three years ago, ranked by its yearly growth over those three years. Banks, insurers and brokers are left out: their cash flow moves with customers’ money.
36 companies meet this test
Figures as of September 30, 2026
| # | Company | Grade | Free cash flow growth | Revenue growth | Free cash flow yield | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LWLAMB WESTON HOLDINGS, INC. | A | +71% a year | +7% a year | 9.1% | $5.9B |
| 2 | TGTTarget Corporation | B | +40% a year | 0% a year | 6.3% | $71.1B |
| 3 | CVSACovista Inc. | A+ | +35% a year | +10% a year | 9.7% | $4.1B |
| 4 | KRKroger Co. | B | +35% a year | 0% a year | 9.6% | $35.9B |
| 5 | SPBSpectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | B | +32% a year | -1% a year | 15.7% | $1.9B |
| 6 | COSTCOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW | A | +31% a year | +7% a year | 1.9% | $410B |
| 7 | LRNStride, Inc. | A+ | +30% a year | +11% a year | 13.8% | $3.1B |
| 8 | MHMCGRAW HILL, INC. | A | +30% a year | +3% a year | 14.0% | $2.4B |
| 9 | HLFHERBALIFE LTD. | A | +27% a year | +1% a year | 24.7% | $1.3B |
| 10 | MKCMcCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | A+ | +24% a year | +4% a year | 5.7% | $13B |
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