Free cash flow per share is a financial metric that measures the amount of cash generated by a company's operations, less capital expenditures, divided by the number of outstanding shares. This metric is important to investors, as it indicates how much cash a company is generating that can be used for dividends, share buybacks, or investments in the business. Synonyms for free cash flow per share include operating cash flow per share, cash flow from operations per share, and net cash flow per share. These terms all refer to the same concept of measuring a company's ability to generate cash after capital expenditures, providing investors with insights into the company's financial health and ability to invest in future growth opportunities.