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Microsoft's A-Grade Is Built on Real Cash
MSFT converts 25% of revenue into free cash flow. The A-grade isn't generous. It's arithmetic.
Feb 13, 2026
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MSFT converts 25% of revenue into free cash flow. The A-grade isn't generous. It's arithmetic.
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