IonQ, Inc.IONQ
NYSE•Technology•Computer Hardware
Understand cash generation quality and how management allocates capital.
Free cash flow was $-159.39M in the latest quarter (351.1% decrease YoY). FCF margin is -85.2%. Shares outstanding increased by 56.9% 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