The Financial Statements
Free Cash Flow
The cash a company has left after running the business and paying for capital investments — the money it can actually use to pay dividends, buy back stock, pay down debt, or reinvest. Many investors trust it more than reported net income because it’s harder to massage with accounting choices; a company can show paper profits while burning cash, and free cash flow exposes that. Consistent, growing free cash flow is one of the strongest signs of a durable, high-quality business.
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