Fundamentals

Free cash flow

Cash from operations remaining after capital expenditures under a stated calculation.

Plain-English context

Put the definition to work.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

$100 million operating cash flow minus $30 million capital expenditure yields $70 million under a common simplified definition; verify the issuer's adjustments.

IMPORTANT DISTINCTION

This non-GAAP label has no single mandatory definition. Reconcile adjustments and do not assume every dollar is discretionary.

Further reading and verification. Examples are hypothetical, not current quotes or recommendations. Product terms, tax treatment and market rules can change. SEC — Financial statements

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