3 Cash-Rich Companies That Buy-and-Hold Investors Can Love

Key Points

Cash is king is just as important for businesses as it is to individual investors/consumers.
A strong cash position gives companies flexibility to efficiently manage weak or strong economies.
Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard illustrates the value of having a cash-rich balance sheet.
Coca-Cola's balance sheet will ensure it continues to be a leader in the competitive beverage sector.
General Motors has a war chest that should allow it to make the electric vehicle pivot no matter how long it takes.
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Companies Mentioned in This Article

Company	MarketRank™	Current Price	Price Change	Dividend Yield	P/E Ratio	Consensus Rating	Consensus Price Target
Apple (AAPL)	4.5885 of 5 stars	$213.86	+2.3%	0.47%	33.26	Moderate Buy	$214.29
Microsoft (MSFT)	4.6621 of 5 stars	$451.53	+0.1%	0.66%	39.09	Moderate Buy	$467.12
Activision Blizzard (ATVI)	0.3108 of 5 stars	$94.42	flat	1.05%	34.59	Hold	$94.36
Coca-Cola (KO)	4.4 of 5 stars	$63.94	+0.2%	3.03%	25.58	Moderate Buy	$68.83
General Motors (GM)	4.8018 of 5 stars	$45.67	-1.6%	1.05%	5.58	Moderate Buy	$54.91