Cash generating machines

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牛v 逼不是吹的； MSFT， XOM， PFE 。。。

These 3 S&P 500 Companies Are Cash-Generating Machines

MSFT
-0.97%

XOM
+2.97%

PFE
-2.33%

^GSPC
-1.02%
Derek Lewis
Thu, October 6, 2022 at 3:21 PM
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MSFT
-0.97%


XOM
+2.97%


PFE
-2.33%


^GSPC
-1.02%

Let’s face it - searching for stocks is difficult, especially with so many options available.

One way to cut out the bad apples is by focusing on stocks with strong free cash flow.

But what is free cash flow, and why is it so important?

In its simplest form, free cash flow is the amount of cash a company keeps after paying for operating costs and capital expenditures.

A high free cash flow allows for more growth opportunities, a greater potential for share buybacks, consistent dividend payouts, and the ability to pay off debt easily.

Three stocks – Exxon Mobil XOM, Microsoft MSFT, and Pfizer PFE – all reported strong free cash flow in their latest quarterly prints.