Applied Digital CorporationAPLD
NasdaqGS•Technology•Information Technology Services
Understand cash generation quality and how management allocates capital.
Free cash flow was $-720.20M in the latest quarter (186.3% decrease YoY). FCF margin is -253.5%. Shares outstanding increased by 26.8% year-over-year, indicating dilution (potentially from stock compensation or capital raises). Free cash flow is the lifeblood of a business — it funds dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, and reinvestment without relying on external capital.
Free cash flow, earnings quality, and capital allocation