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Volume one · United States

F

126 entries, F to FWRG · entries 958–1,083 of 3,828

F Ford Motor Company

Ford designs, builds, and sells trucks, SUVs, and cars — under the Ford and Lincoln names — to retail buyers and commercial fleets, mostly through independent dealers. The great bulk of its revenue comes from making and selling the vehicles themselves. A captive lender, Ford Credit, supplies the rest by financing dealers' inventory and customers' purchases and leases.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $17.7B$11.0B$7.2B$10.0B$18.5B$9.6B($13M)$6.7B$6.7B$12.5B

Retained capital Retained $5.5B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings fell $3.4B, $-0.62 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet net position not read (debt under-captured) · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FA First Advantage Corporation

Revenue is Sterling (49%), First Advantage Americas (44%) and First Advantage International (6%).

Owner earnings 2019–2025 $65M$141M$207M$161M$26M$188M

Retained capital Paid out $113M more than it earned over 2019–2025; annual owner earnings fell $12M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $1.8B · buybacks at an average near $13.27

FAF First American Fin

The Company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of providing title insurance, settlement services and other financial services and risk solutions through its title insurance and services segment and its home warranty segment.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · buybacks at an average near $55.11 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FANG Diamondback Energy Inc.

Revenue is led by Oil sales (77%) and Oil Purchased (10%), with 2 more lines behind.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $154M$562M$942M$2.0B$1.9B$3.2B$4.7B$3.9B$3.6B$2.8B

Retained capital Retained $1.1B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $2.9B.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $14.4B · dividend paid 8 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FAST Fastenal Company

We began with a marketing strategy of supplying threaded fasteners to customers through a branch network in small, medium, and, in subsequent years, large cities.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $416M$465M$540M$698M$934M$614M$767M$1.3B$998M$1.1B

Retained capital Retained $1.8B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $651M, $0.36 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$152M · buybacks at an average near $16.51 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FATE Fate Therapeutics Inc.

A pharmaceutical business, where patents grant a temporary monopoly the pipeline must keep refilling.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 ($30M)($38M)($40M)($85M)($42M)($169M)($262M)($138M)($124M)($112M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net cash, +$189M

FBIN Fortune Brands

Brands Advantage, allows for us to operate with greater efficiency and agility.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $501M$435M$454M$505M$675M$475M$320M$799M$475M$367M

Retained capital Retained $382M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $83M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $2.4B · buybacks at an average near $77.78 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FBIOP Fortress Biotech, Inc.

Fortress Biotech, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring and advancing assets to enhance long-term value for shareholders through product revenue, equity holding and dividend and royalty revenue streams.

Owner earnings 2016–2024 ($47M)($82M)($100M)($97M)($86M)($119M)($182M)($128M)($80M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net debt against an operating loss, $5M

FBIZ First Business Financial Services Inc.

A balance-sheet business, read on book value, net interest margin and credit losses rather than an earnings multiple.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FBK FB Financial Corporation

A balance-sheet business, read on book value, net interest margin and credit losses rather than an earnings multiple.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 9 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FBNC First Bancorp

A balance-sheet business, read on book value, net interest margin and credit losses rather than an earnings multiple.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · buybacks at an average near $30.48 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FBP First BanCorp

A balance-sheet business, read on book value, net interest margin and credit losses rather than an earnings multiple.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · buybacks at an average near $14.55 · dividend paid 8 of 10 yrs, never cut

FBRT Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc.

A balance-sheet business, read on book value, net interest margin and credit losses rather than an earnings multiple.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FBRX Forte Biosciences Inc.

Forte Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company whose current lead product candidate is FB102.

Owner earnings 2016–2019 ($30M)($32M)($36M)($3M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net cash, +$87M

FBYD Falcon's Beyond Global Inc.

Falcon's Beyond Global Inc. is a visionary entertainment and technology enterprise at the forefront of the global experience economy.

Owner earnings 2022–2025 ($20M)($24M)($13M)($25M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net debt against an operating loss, $12M

FCBC First Community Bankshares Inc. (VA)

We serve a diverse base of individuals and businesses across a variety of industries such as education; government and health services; retail trade; construction; manufacturing; tourism; coal mining and gas extraction; and transportation.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · buybacks at an average near $28.63 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FCEL FuelCell Energy Inc.

FuelCell Energy is a clean energy technology company and a stationary fuel cell manufacturer with 22 years of operating experience in this field.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 ($51M)($76M)$6M($33M)($37M)($77M)($133M)($166M)($189M)($144M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net cash, +$268M

FCF First Commonwealth Financial Corporation

We provide a diversified array of consumer and commercial banking services through our bank subsidiary, FCB.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · buybacks at an average near $8.35 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FCFS FirstCash Holdings Inc.

FirstCash Holdings, Inc., along with its wholly owned subsidiaries, is the leading operator of pawn stores in the U.S., Latin America and the U.K.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $76M$194M$208M$187M$185M$181M$434M$356M$472M$531M

Retained capital Retained $212M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $293M, $1.38 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Meaningful net debt, $2.1B · buybacks at an average near $82.53 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FCN FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $205M$116M$198M$188M$292M$321M$153M$175M$360M$106M

Retained capital Retained $342M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $41M, $0.12 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $452M

FCNCA First Citizens BancShares Inc.

A balance-sheet business, read on book value, net interest margin and credit losses rather than an earnings multiple.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · buybacks at an average near $680 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FCPT Four Corners Property Trust

Revenue is Real Estate Operations (89%) and Restaurant Operations (11%).

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 7 of 7 yrs, cut at least once

FCX Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

Freeport-McMoRan digs copper out of the ground and sells it, mostly as refined cathode and as concentrate that smelters cook into metal. The same ore yields gold and molybdenum alongside the copper. Its buyers are the smelters, refiners, and manufacturers who turn the metal into wire, pipe, and the wiring of nearly everything electrical.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $924M$3.3B$1.9B$70M$1.5B$5.6B$3.1B$3.2B$4.9B$3.4B

Retained capital Retained $8.0B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $1.8B, $0.23 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $7.3B · buybacks at an average near $38.34 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FDMT 4D Molecular Therapeutics Inc.

A pharmaceutical business, where patents grant a temporary monopoly the pipeline must keep refilling.

Owner earnings 2019–2025 ($38M)($52M)($71M)($89M)($79M)($138M)($110M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net cash, debt-free, +$403M

FDP Del Monte Corporation

Revenue is Product 2 (61%), Banana (35%) and Totals (5%).

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $198M$56M$96M$47M$30M$14M$120M$131M$181M

Retained capital Retained $164M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $28M, $0.17 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $689M · buybacks at an average near $43.86 · dividend paid 9 of 9 yrs, cut at least once

FDS FactSet

Revenue is Americas (65%), EMEA (25%) and Asia Pacific (10%).

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $293M$284M$352M$368M$448M$494M$487M$585M$615M$617M

Retained capital Retained $503M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $296M, $0.59 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $1.0B · buybacks at an average near $270 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FDX FedEx Corporation

FedEx moves packages and freight from one place to another, fast and on a schedule, using its own fleet of aircraft, trucks, and sorting hubs. Its customers are businesses and people who need something delivered — a document overnight, a pallet of goods across the country, a parcel to a doorstep. It earns a fee for each shipment, and also sells the data and supply-chain coordination that ride along with moving the goods.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $3.1B$1.9B$1.6B$2.3B$1.5B$6.3B$5.9B$4.7B$3.1B$3.0B

Retained capital Retained $9.8B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $1.4B, $0.14 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Meaningful net debt, $15.1B · buybacks at an average near $211 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FE FirstEnergy Corp.

Revenue is Electricity, US Regulated (81%), Transmission (15%) and Other (4%).

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $1.4B$2.1B$26M$1.3B$224M$1.1B$1.4B($74M)$1.3B$2.0B

Retained capital Paid out $8.0B more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings fell $90M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $25.5B · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FEIM Frequency Electronics Inc.

The Company's present mission is to be the world leader in providing precision time and low phase noise frequency generation systems, from 1 Hz to 46 GHz for space and other challenging environments.

Owner earnings 2017–2026 $1M$3M($3M)($3M)$11M$2M$257K$7M($3M)($611K)

Retained capital Paid out $47M more than it earned over 2017–2026; annual owner earnings grew $623K.

Balance sheet Net debt against an operating loss, $4M · dividend paid 2 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FELE Franklin Electric

Named after America's pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, Franklin Electric manufactured the first water-lubricated submersible motor for water systems and the first submersible motor for fueling systems.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $76M$33M$106M$156M$189M$100M$60M$274M$220M$194M

Retained capital Retained $580M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $157M, $0.27 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $109M · buybacks at an average near $86.43 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FENC Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Fennec is a commercial stage specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to preventing cisplatin-induced ototoxicity is the branded name for PEDMARK outside of the U.S.

Owner earnings not read

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net cash, +$17M

FERG Ferguson Enterprises

Ferguson buys plumbing, heating and cooling, and waterworks parts from many makers and resells them to the trade — contractors, builders, and city water departments — out of a wide network of branches and warehouses. It makes nothing itself; it keeps the right pipe, valve, or fitting on the shelf and gets it to a job site fast. The money comes from a markup on each part, multiplied across a deep catalog and a fragmented base of working customers.

Owner earnings 2022–2025 $859M$2.3B$1.5B$1.6B

Retained capital Retained $1.0B of earnings over 2022–2025; annual owner earnings grew $248M, $0.24 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $3.5B · dividend paid 4 of 4 yrs, cut at least once

FET Forum Energy Technologies Inc.

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. is a global manufacturing company serving the oil, natural gas, defense and renewable energy industries.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $48M($67M)($22M)$89M$2M($18M)($25M)$239K$84M$64M

Retained capital Paid out $1.5B more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $63M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $259M

FFBC First Financial Bancorp.

Financial offers deposit products that include interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing accounts, time deposits and cash management services for retail and commercial customers.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · buybacks at an average near $23.10 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FFIN First Financial Bankshares

A balance-sheet business, read on book value, net interest margin and credit losses rather than an earnings multiple.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FFIV F5 Inc.

We sell packaged software in perpetual, subscription, and usage-based consumption models.

Owner earnings 2017–2025 $702M$708M$679M$601M$615M$409M$599M$762M$906M

Retained capital Retained $63M of earnings over 2017–2025; annual owner earnings grew $60M.

Balance sheet Net cash, debt-free, +$1.3B · buybacks at an average near $141

FG F&G Annuities & Life Inc.

Life Insurance Company of New York, we market a broad portfolio of annuities, including fixed indexed annuities, registered index-linked annuities,, multi-year guarantee annuities as well as pension risk transfer solutions, indexed universal life insurance and institutional funding agreements.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FGBIP First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.

Our wholly owned subsidiary, First Guaranty Bank, a Louisiana state-chartered commercial bank, provides personalized commercial banking services customers through 30 banking facilities.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FGN F&G Annuities & Life, Inc.

Life Insurance Company of New York, we market a broad portfolio of annuities, including fixed indexed annuities, registered index-linked annuities,, multi-year guarantee annuities as well as pension risk transfer solutions, indexed universal life insurance and institutional funding agreements.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FHB First Hawaiian

We provide a diversified range of banking services to consumer and commercial customers, including deposit products, lending services and wealth management and trust services.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FHI Federated Hermes

Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active investing with $902.6 billion in assets under management at December 31, 2025.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FHN First Horizon

We provide commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services principally through our wholly-owned subsidiary, First Horizon Bank.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FI Fiserv Inc

A capital-intensive business, run on heavy physical assets that must be kept working and earn a return above what they cost to maintain.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $1.1B$1.2B$1.2B$2.1B$3.2B$2.9B$3.1B$3.8B$6.0B$5.4B

Retained capital Retained $14.3B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $3.9B, $0.27 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $28.2B

FIBK First Interstate BancSystem

Interstate Bank, we deliver a comprehensive range of banking products and services—including online and mobile banking—to individuals, businesses, government entities, and others throughout our market areas.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FICO Fair Isaac

Fair Isaac Corporation is a global analytics software leader.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $188M$206M$192M$236M$343M$416M$503M$465M$624M$770M

Retained capital Paid out $2.6B more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $424M.

Balance sheet Meaningful net debt, $2.9B · dividend paid 2 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FIG Figma Inc.

Figma Slides Figma is a connected platform where teams can ideate, explore, and align on decisions together.

Owner earnings 2023–2025 $1.0B($64M)$246M

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net cash, debt-free, +$1.7B

FIGR Figure Technology Solutions Inc.

Figure is building the future of capital markets using blockchain-based technology.

Owner earnings not read

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net cash, +$968M

FIGS FIGS Inc.

We are a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals.

Owner earnings 2019–2025 $6M$21M$65M($37M)$98M$74M$53M

Retained capital Retained $73M of earnings over 2019–2025; annual owner earnings grew $45M, $0.61 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, debt-free, +$82M

FIP FTAI Infrastructure Inc. Common Stock

Our Ports and Terminals business, consisting of our Jefferson Terminal and Repauno segments, develops or acquires industrial properties in strategic locations that store and handle for third parties a variety of energy products including crude oil, refined products and clean fuels.

Owner earnings 2020–2025 ($78M)($116M)($113M)($94M)($95M)($250M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $3.7B

FIS Fidelity National Info

Our component-based platform offers clients an extensive solution set with modern, streamlined capabilities.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $1.8B$1.6B$1.9B$2.2B$4.2B$4.5B$3.7B$4.2B$2.1B$2.5B

Retained capital Paid out $37.8B more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $1.2B.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $9.8B · buybacks at an average near $153 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FISI Financial Institutions Inc.

The Bank offers deposit products, which include checking and NOW accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit, as its principal source of funding.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · buybacks at an average near $24.93 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FISV Fiserv Inc.

Fiserv, Inc. is a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $1.1B$1.2B$1.2B$2.1B$3.2B$2.9B$3.1B$3.8B$6.0B$5.4B

Retained capital Retained $14.3B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $3.9B, $0.27 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $28.2B

FITB Fifth Third Bancorp

Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and is the indirect holding company of Fifth Third Bank, National Association.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FIVE Five Below

Five Below is a specialty value retailer offering trend-right, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of us.

Owner earnings 2018–2026 $134M$129M$132M$297M$243M$209M$369M$263M$412M

Retained capital Retained $1.7B of earnings over 2018–2026; annual owner earnings grew $216M, $0.12 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$932M · buybacks at an average near $144

FIVN Five9

Five9 is a leading provider of intelligent customer experience, or CX, platform for enterprise contact centers.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $6M$8M$29M$37M$37M($13M)$37M$98M$101M$201M

Retained capital Paid out $321M more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $119M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $503M

FIX Comfort Systems

Systems provide the primary method of circulating fresh air in such buildings.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $73M$94M$120M$118M$262M$158M$268M$601M$801M$1.1B

Retained capital Retained $2.1B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $746M, $0.36 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$726M · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FIZZ National Beverage

Our creative product designs, innovative packaging and imaginative flavors, along with our corporate culture and philosophy, make National Beverage unique as a stand-alone entity in the beverage industry.

Owner earnings 2017–2026 $100M$141M$124M$160M$176M$115M$140M$178M$186M$156M

Retained capital Retained $404M of earnings over 2017–2026; annual owner earnings grew $51M, $0.13 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, debt-free, +$350M · buybacks at an average near $40.34 · dividend paid 6 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FL Foot Locker

A retailer, earning thin margins on high volume, where inventory turns, unit economics and scale decide the outcome.

Owner earnings 2017–2025 $578M$539M$594M$509M$903M$457M($112M)($151M)$105M

Retained capital Retained $34M of earnings over 2017–2025; annual owner earnings fell $623M.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $45M · dividend paid 8 of 9 yrs, cut at least once

FLEX Flex Ltd.

Flex is the advanced, end-to-end manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design, build, deliver and manage products that improve the world.

Owner earnings 2017–2026 ($4.3B)($4.4B)($3.7B)($2.0B)($207M)$581M$315M$796M$1.1B$1.1B

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $1.4B

FLG Flagstar Bank N.A.

Flagstar Bank, National Association, is a national banking association headquartered in Hicksville, New York which had $87.5 billion of assets, $61.0 billion of loans, deposits of $66.0 billion, and total stockholders' equity of $8.1 billion as of December 31, 2025.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FLGT Fulgent Genetics Inc.

We are a technology-based company with a well-established laboratory services business and a therapeutic development business.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $3M($397K)($3M)$4M$138M$528M$235M$5M($4M)($124M)

Retained capital Retained $470M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings fell $41M, $-0.09 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$68M · buybacks at an average near $32.41

FLNC Fluence Energy Inc.

Fluence is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage.

Owner earnings 2020–2025 ($16M)($270M)($290M)($115M)$72M($160M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net cash, +$300M

FLO Flowers Foods

Revenue is Branded Retail (66%) and Other (34%).

Owner earnings 2011–2026 $227M$255M$222M$196M$263M$357M$192M$220M$281M$319M

Retained capital Paid out $302M more than it earned over 2011–2026; annual owner earnings grew $39M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $1.7B · buybacks at an average near $20.29 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FLOC Flowco Holdings Inc.

Revenue is led by Downhole Components (34%) and Surface Equipment (32%), with 2 more lines behind.

Owner earnings 2023–2025 $38M$89M$167M

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $163M

FLR Fluor Corporation

We deliver professional and technical solutions that emphasize safety, operational excellence and capital efficiency for our clients.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $470M$319M($49M)$38M$73M($50M)($44M)$106M$664M($437M)

Retained capital Paid out $851M more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings fell $136M.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$1.1B · buybacks at an average near $45.86 · dividend paid 5 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FLS Flowserve

Flowserve's engineering expertise, a systematic data-driven evaluation process and a complete offering of products and services that can help increase energy efficiency through optimization of pump and valve power consumption, reduce carbon emissions, improve plant productivity and reliability, and provide operational cost savings.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $151M$249M$107M$248M$253M$195M($116M)$258M$344M$435M

Retained capital Retained $365M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $177M, $0.48 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Meaningful net debt, $815M · buybacks at an average near $47.85 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FLUT Flutter Entertainment plc

Flutter is the world's leading online sports betting and iGaming operator based on revenue.

Owner earnings 2022–2025 $1.0B$778M$1.5B$1.1B

Retained capital Paid out $3.5B more than it earned over 2022–2025; annual owner earnings grew $13M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $10.5B · buybacks at an average near $278

FLXS Flexsteel Industries Inc.

Flexsteel Industries, Inc., and Subsidiaries is one of the largest manufacturers, importers, and marketers of residential furniture products in the United States.

Owner earnings 2017–2025 $13M($2M)($15M)$15M($35M)$4M$18M$27M$34M

Retained capital Retained $9M of earnings over 2017–2025; annual owner earnings grew $28M, $3.05 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$35M · dividend paid 9 of 9 yrs, cut at least once

FLY Firefly Aerospace Inc.

Firefly is a market-leading space and defense technology company with an established track record of success providing comprehensive mission solutions to national security, government, and commercial customers.

Owner earnings 2023–2025 ($98M)($170M)($228M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net cash, +$612M

FLYW Flywire

Flywire is a leading global payments enablement and software company.

Owner earnings 2019–2025 $325K($16M)$16M$4M$75M$98M$99M

Retained capital Paid out $91M more than it earned over 2019–2025; annual owner earnings grew $91M.

Balance sheet Net cash, debt-free, +$355M · buybacks at an average near $3.28

FMAO Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc.

Our primary subsidiary is a local independent community bank that has been primarily serving Northwest Ohio, Northeast Indiana and Southeast Michigan since 1897.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FMBH First Mid Bancshares Inc.

First Mid Bancshares Inc. offers insurance products and services to customers through its wholly owned subsidiary, First Mid Insurance Group, Inc.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · buybacks at an average near $36.45 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FMC FMC Corp.

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to providing farmers with innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $278M$194M$280M$462M$670M$799M$518M($434M)$669M($103M)

Retained capital Paid out $152M more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings fell $206M.

Balance sheet Net debt against an operating loss, $3.5B · buybacks at an average near $92.95 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FMNB Farmers National Banc Corp.

A balance-sheet business, read on book value, net interest margin and credit losses rather than an earnings multiple.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FN Fabrinet

Revenue is Optical communications (62%) and Non-optical communications (19%).

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $30M$47M$104M$129M$120M$86M$86M$169M$366M$275M

Retained capital Retained $1.3B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $210M, $0.16 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$905M · buybacks at an average near $92.94

FNB F.N.B.

A balance-sheet business, read on book value, net interest margin and credit losses rather than an earnings multiple.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FND Floor & Decor

Floor & Decor is a high-growth, differentiated, multi-channel specialty retailer of hard surface flooring and related accessories and seller of commercial surfaces.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $61M$71M$134M$131M$315M$183M($43M)$602M$371M$141M

Retained capital Retained $1.6B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $282M, $0.17 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$53M · dividend paid 1 of 10 yrs, never cut

FNF Fidelity National Fin

We are a leading provider of title insurance, escrow and other title-related services, including trust activities, trustee sales guarantees, recordings and reconveyances and home warranty and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries.

Owner earnings not read

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net cash, +$156M

FNKO Funko Inc.

Funko is a leading pop culture consumer products company .

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $28M($10M)$23M$49M$90M$60M($99M)($4M)$91M($38M)

Retained capital Paid out $146M more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $2M.

Balance sheet Net debt against an operating loss, $183M

FNLC First Bancorp Inc (ME)

The Bank offers traditional banking products & services including deposit accounts, cash management and payment processing solutions, and consumer, commercial and mortgage loans.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FOCL EDAP TMS S.A.

EDAP TMS S.A. is a medical technology company focused on the development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of non-invasive therapeutic ultrasound and energy-based medical devices.

Owner earnings 2024–2025 ($16M)($18M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net cash, +$2M

FOR Forestar Group Inc Common Stock

Forestar Group Inc. is a national, well-capitalized residential lot development company focused primarily on making investments in land acquisition and development to sell finished single-family residential lots to homebuilders.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FORM FormFactor

FormFactor, Inc. is a leading provider of electrical and optical test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product lifecycle - from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $6M$73M$54M$100M$149M$114M$103M$27M$79M$78M

Retained capital Retained $373M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $17M, $0.05 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$140M

FOUR Shift4 Payments

We are a leading independent provider of software and payment processing solutions in the U.S. and we are expanding our payment processing solutions to international markets.

Owner earnings 2018–2025 $24M($200K)($800K)($5M)$267M$332M$493M$624M

Retained capital Paid out $578M more than it earned over 2018–2025; annual owner earnings grew $475M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $3.6B

FOX Fox Corporation

A capital-intensive business, run on heavy physical assets that must be kept working and earn a return above what they cost to maintain.

Owner earnings 2017–2025 $1.5B$1.1B$2.3B$2.1B$2.3B$1.6B$1.4B$1.5B$3.0B

Retained capital Retained $5.8B of earnings over 2017–2025; annual owner earnings grew $344M, $0.06 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $1.3B · dividend paid 9 of 9 yrs, never cut

FOXA Fox Corporation

A capital-intensive business, run on heavy physical assets that must be kept working and earn a return above what they cost to maintain.

Owner earnings 2017–2025 $1.5B$1.1B$2.3B$2.1B$2.3B$1.6B$1.4B$1.5B$3.0B

Retained capital Retained $5.8B of earnings over 2017–2025; annual owner earnings grew $344M, $0.06 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $1.3B · dividend paid 9 of 9 yrs, never cut

FOXF Fox Factory

Our company, Fox Factory Holding Corp., is a global leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing and marketing of premium products and systems that deliver championship-level performance for customers worldwide.

Owner earnings 2016–2026 $30M$38M$51M$57M$20M$143M$132M$88M$27M

Retained capital Retained $150M of earnings over 2016–2026; annual owner earnings grew $43M, $0.28 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net debt against an operating loss, $466M

FPH Five Point Holdings LLC Class A

We are a holding company and our only investment is our interest in the operating company, we will only be able to pay distributions from funds we receive from the operating company.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FPI Farmland Partners Inc.

Farmland located in agricultural markets throughout North America.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FR First Industrial

Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. is a self-administered and fully integrated real estate company which owns, manages, acquires, sells, develops and redevelops industrial real estate.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FRHC Freedom Holding Corp.

A balance-sheet business, read on book value, net interest margin and credit losses rather than an earnings multiple.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FRME First Merchants Corporation

Our commercial banking team offers a full spectrum of debt capital, treasury management services and depository products.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FRMEP First Merchants Corp

Our commercial banking team offers a full spectrum of debt capital, treasury management services and depository products.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FROG JFrog

JFrog's goal is to provide a system of record for the software supply chain in the Artificial Intelligence era.

Owner earnings 2018–2025 $7M$8M$26M$24M$17M$72M$108M$142M

Retained capital Paid out $398M more than it earned over 2018–2025; annual owner earnings grew $94M.

Balance sheet Net cash, debt-free, +$704M

FRPH FRP Holdings Inc.

A property business, read on funds from operations and net asset value rather than reported earnings.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · buybacks at an average near $22.23

FRPT Freshpet

We price our products to be accessible to the average consumer, providing us with broad demographic appeal and allowing us to penetrate multiple classes of retail, including grocery, mass, international, digital, pet specialty, and club.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $3M($3M)$2M$717K$388K($29M)($78M)$18M$85M$74M

Retained capital Retained $46M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $58M, $1.27 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $119M

FRSH Freshworks Inc.

Freshworks provides solutions that enable organizations to acquire, engage, and better serve their customers and employees.

Owner earnings 2019–2025 ($14M)$28M$6M($10M)$84M$151M$237M

Retained capital Paid out $962M more than it earned over 2019–2025; annual owner earnings grew $151M.

Balance sheet Net cash, debt-free, +$781M · buybacks at an average near $13.90

FRST Primis Financial Corp.

Primis Bank provides a range of financial services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FRT Federal Realty Investment Trust

Federal Realty Investment Trust is an equity real estate investment trust.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FSBC Five Star Bancorp

Five Star Bancorp provides a broad range of banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals primarily in Northern California through nine branch offices.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 5 of 6 yrs, cut at least once

FSBW FS Bancorp Inc.

A balance-sheet business, read on book value, net interest margin and credit losses rather than an earnings multiple.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FSI Flexible Solutions International Inc.

A chemicals business, converting feedstocks into products at a spread the cycle moves.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $2M$772K($2M)$2M$5M$4M$199K$4M$4M$2M

Retained capital Retained $21M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $3M, $0.16 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$6M · dividend paid 4 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FSLR First Solar

Solar modules provide energy at a lower levelized cost of electricity, meaning the net present value of a system's total life cycle costs divided by the quantity of energy that is expected to be produced over the system's life, when compared to traditional forms of energy generation.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 ($23M)$1.2B($458M)($31M)($196M)($22M)$604M$294M$795M$1.5B

Retained capital Retained $3.9B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $616M, $0.16 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$3.0B

FSLY Fastly Inc.

Fastly is the essential platform to deliver resilient, highly performant, always-on software and services at global scale.

Owner earnings 2017–2025 ($36M)($34M)($46M)($40M)($73M)($90M)($11M)$6M$66M

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net debt against an operating loss, $80K

FSS Federal Signal Corporation

Federal Signal Corporation designs, manufactures, and supplies a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $19M$65M$79M$68M$107M$64M$19M$164M$191M$227M

Retained capital Retained $886M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $140M, $0.16 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $503M · buybacks at an average near $46.22 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FSTR L.B. Foster Company

L.B. Foster Company is a global technology solutions provider of engineered, manufactured products and services that builds and supports infrastructure.

Owner earnings 2017–2025 $33M$22M$23M$11M($5M)($18M)$32M$13M$25M

Retained capital Retained $3M of earnings over 2017–2025; annual owner earnings fell $3M.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $38M · buybacks at an average near $26.92 · no dividend paid

FSUN FirstSun Capital Bancorp

A balance-sheet business, read on book value, net interest margin and credit losses rather than an earnings multiple.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied · buybacks at an average near $24.50 · dividend paid 4 of 7 yrs, cut at least once

FTAI FTAI Aviation Ltd.

FTAI Aviation Ltd. is a Cayman Islands exempted company.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 ($26M)($18M)($211K)($18M)($78M)($179M)($165M)$123M($197M)($338M)

Retained capital Paid out $742M more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings fell $123M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $3.1B · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FTAIM Ftai Aviation Ltd.

Ftai Aviation Ltd. is a Cayman Islands exempted company.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 ($26M)($18M)($211K)($18M)($78M)($179M)($165M)$123M($197M)($338M)

Retained capital Paid out $742M more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings fell $123M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $3.1B · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FTDR Frontdoor Inc.

Frontdoor is the leading provider of home warranties and new home builder warranties in the United States, as measured by revenue, and operates primarily under the American Home Shield, HSA, OneGuard, Landmark and 2-10 HBW brands.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $147M$179M$168M$178M$175M$154M$102M$170M$231M$390M

Retained capital Retained $520M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $99M, $0.19 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $607M · buybacks at an average near $41.62 · dividend paid 3 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FTI TechnipFMC plc Ordinary Share

TechnipFMC plc is a leading technology provider to the traditional and new energy industries, delivering fully integrated projects, products, and services.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $181M($45M)($554M)$436M$401M$590M$194M$468M$679M$1.4B

Retained capital Paid out $7.0B more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $1.0B.

Balance sheet Modest net debt, $2.7B · buybacks at an average near $23.18 · dividend paid 8 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FTK Flotek Industries Inc.

Flotek seeks to provide unique and innovative solutions to its customers in both the domestic and international energy markets.

Owner earnings 2016–2022 ($11M)$8M($24M)($7M)($49M)($26M)($45M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Meaningful net debt, $56M

FTNT Fortinet Inc.

Fortinet is a leader in cybersecurity, driving the convergence of networking and security.

Owner earnings 2017–2025 $539M$586M$746M$1.0B$1.4B$1.6B$1.8B$2.1B$2.4B

Retained capital Paid out $1.0B more than it earned over 2017–2025; annual owner earnings grew $1.5B.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$2.6B

FTRE Fortrea Holdings Inc.

Fortrea Holdings Inc. is a leading global contract research organization, providing biopharmaceutical product and medical device development solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device customers.

Owner earnings 2021–2025 $143M$28M$128M$237M$88M

Retained capital Paid out $1.1B more than it earned over 2021–2025; annual owner earnings grew $51M.

Balance sheet Net debt against an operating loss, $878M

FTV Fortive Corp.

Our businesses design, develop, manufacture, and market products, software, and services, building upon leading brand names, innovative technologies, and strong market positions.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $1.0B$1.1B$1.3B$1.2B$1.4B$911M$1.2B$1.3B$1.4B$978M

Retained capital Retained $6.5B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $109M, $0.02 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Meaningful net debt, $2.8B · buybacks at an average near $60.67 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FUBO FuboTV Inc.

We are a sports-first, Pay TV replacement product offering subscribers access to tens of thousands of live sporting events annually, alongside leading news and entertainment content, both live and on demand.

Owner earnings 2014–2024 ($414K)($613K)$2M($149M)($199M)($318M)($179M)($82M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net debt against an operating loss, $171M

FUL H. B. Fuller Company

We are a leading worldwide formulator, manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $132M$111M$185M$207M$244M$117M$127M$259M$163M$121M

Retained capital Retained $841M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $38M, $0.05 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $1.9B · buybacks at an average near $64.31 · dividend paid 10 of 10 yrs, never cut

FULT Fulton Financial

Fulton Bank, the Corporation delivers financial services primarily within our five-state market area, comprised of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia, in a personalized, community-oriented style that emphasizes relationship banking.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FULTP Fulton Financial Corporation

Fulton Bank, the Corporation delivers financial services primarily within our five-state market area, comprised of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia, in a personalized, community-oriented style that emphasizes relationship banking.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FUN Cedar Fair

Cedar Fair is North America's largest regional amusement park operator with 26 amusement parks, 15 separately gated water parks and nine resort properties.

Owner earnings 2022–2025 $224M$168M$53M($152M)

Retained capital Paid out $1.4B more than it earned over 2022–2025; annual owner earnings fell $126M.

Balance sheet Net debt against an operating loss, $5.1B

FVR FrontView REIT Inc.

We are an internally-managed net-lease REIT that is experienced in acquiring, owning and managing properties with frontage that are net leased to a diversified group of tenants.

Owner earnings not applied to a balance-sheet business

Retained capital not applied to a balance-sheet business

Balance sheet a balance-sheet business; the net-cash read is not applied

FWDI Forward Industries Inc.

Forward Industries Inc. provides hardware and software product design and engineering services to customers predominantly located in the U.S.

Owner earnings 2012–2025 ($11M)($138K)$901K($2M)($331K)($596K)$1M$905K$455K($5M)

Retained capital not read

Balance sheet Net cash, +$39M

FWONA Liberty Media Corporation

Liberty Media Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in the motorsport and live entertainment industries with events held worldwide and operations primarily headquartered in the United Kingdom and Spain.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $1.6B$1.2B$1.8B$1.8B$1.3B$2.0B$2.2B$2.0B$492M$789M

Retained capital Retained $897M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings fell $429M, $-0.48 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $4.0B

FWONK Liberty Media Corporation

Liberty Media Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in the motorsport and live entertainment industries with events held worldwide and operations primarily headquartered in the United Kingdom and Spain.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $1.6B$1.2B$1.8B$1.8B$1.3B$2.0B$2.2B$2.0B$492M$789M

Retained capital Retained $897M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings fell $429M, $-0.48 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $4.0B

FWRD Forward Air Corporation

Forward Air Corporation is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $88M$65M$113M$137M$76M$82M$211M$168M($106M)$15M

Retained capital Paid out $770M more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings fell $63M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $1.6B · dividend paid 8 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

FWRG First Watch Restaurant Group Inc.

Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. is a Delaware holding company.

Owner earnings 2019–2025 ($7M)($45M)$28M$29M$54M$58M$51M

Retained capital Paid out $27M more than it earned over 2019–2025; annual owner earnings grew $62M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $261M

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