Apple (AAPL) Free Cash Flow Hits $129 Billion, Oracle (ORCL) Down 52%

Apple (AAPL) generated approximately $129 billion in trailing 12-month free cash flow, indicating strong financial health. Conversely, Oracle (ORCL) experienced a $24 billion outflow and saw its shares drop 52% since June 2, contributing to a 40% year-to-date decline. Currently, Oracle's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 14.2 times, its lowest in four years, while Apple's P/E ratio has risen to 35 times. This disparity in cash flow and stock performance underscores the importance of free cash flow in tech valuations and may impact investor sentiment towards both companies.