Seagate Technology Holdings plcSTX
NasdaqGS•Technology•Computer Hardware
Understand cash generation quality and how management allocates capital.
Free cash flow was $953.00M in the latest quarter (341.2% increase YoY). FCF margin is 8.7%. Shares outstanding increased by 4.2% 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