Accenture plc (ACN) FCF Payout Ratio: 31.85%
Is Accenture plc’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Accenture plc's FCF payout ratio of 31.85% is in line with its 5-year average of 30.70%, around the middle of its 5-year range (26.60%–37.63%).
The FCF payout ratio for Accenture plc (ACN) is 31.85%. It is below its 12-month average by 11.10% (35.83%).
ACN FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ACN Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ACN Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ACN FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
31.85%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
35.83%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
32.72%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
30.70%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
32.16%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
31.64%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
27.84%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-11.10%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.65%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+3.75%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-0.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.68%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+14.39%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
31.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
51.8%
Dividend Yield
3.67%
FCF Yield
11.57%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.87B | $3.70B | 34.0% |
| 2024 | $8.61B | $3.24B | 37.6% |
| 2023 | $9.00B | $2.82B | 31.4% |
| 2022 | $8.82B | $2.45B | 27.8% |
| 2021 | $8.40B | $2.23B | 26.6% |
| 2020 | $7.62B | $2.04B | 26.7% |
| 2019 | $6.03B | $1.86B | 30.9% |
| 2018 | $5.41B | $1.71B | 31.6% |
| 2017 | $4.46B | $1.57B | 35.2% |
| 2016 | $4.08B | $1.44B | 35.3% |
| 2015 | $3.70B | $1.35B | 36.6% |
| 2014 | $3.16B | $1.25B | 39.7% |
| 2013 | $2.93B | $1.12B | 38.2% |
| 2012 | $3.88B | $950.86M | 24.5% |
| 2011 | $3.04B | $643.64M | 21.2% |
| 2010 | $2.85B | $824.15M | 28.9% |
| 2009 | $2.92B | $378.45M | 13.0% |
| 2008 | $2.48B | $333.69M | 13.4% |
| 2007 | $2.27B | $293.06M | 12.9% |
| 2006 | $2.36B | $267.97M | 11.3% |
| 2005 | $1.57B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $1.47B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $1.30B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $800.55M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $1.90B | $0 | 0.0% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Accenture plc FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Accenture plc FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Accenture plc (ACN)?
- The FCF payout ratio for ACN stock is 31.85%.
- Is Accenture plc's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Accenture plc's FCF payout ratio of 31.85% is in line with its 5-year average of 30.70%, around the middle of its 5-year range (26.60%–37.63%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Accenture plc (ACN)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for ACN stock is 35.83%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Accenture plc (ACN)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for ACN stock is 32.72%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Accenture plc (ACN)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for ACN stock is 30.70%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Accenture plc (ACN)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for ACN stock is 32.16%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Accenture plc (ACN)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for ACN stock is 31.64%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Accenture plc (ACN)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for ACN stock is 27.84%.
Accenture plc FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | 34.03% |
| 2024-08-31 | 37.63% |
| 2023-08-31 | 31.40% |
| 2022-08-31 | 27.82% |
| 2021-08-31 | 26.60% |
| 2020-08-31 | 26.72% |
| 2019-08-31 | 30.88% |
| 2018-08-31 | 31.60% |
| 2017-08-31 | 35.17% |
| 2016-08-31 | 35.26% |
| 2015-08-31 | 36.61% |
| 2014-08-31 | 39.66% |
| 2013-08-31 | 38.24% |
| 2012-08-31 | 24.48% |
| 2011-08-31 | 21.19% |
| 2010-08-31 | 28.88% |
| 2009-08-31 | 12.97% |
| 2008-08-31 | 13.44% |
| 2007-08-31 | 12.93% |
| 2006-08-31 | 11.35% |
About Accenture plc
Accenture plc is a global professional services firm that delivers a wide array of strategy, consulting, interactive, technology, and operations services worldwide. Its comprehensive offerings include application services such as agile transformation, DevOps implementation, application modernization, enterprise architecture, software and quality engineering, and data management. It also specializes in intelligent automation, incorporating robotic process automation, natural language processing, and virtual agents, alongside liquid application management and various program, project, and service management solutions. The company provides strategic consulting, focusing on critical data elements, data governance, platform architecture, and enabling product-centric organizations to ensure business adoption and value realization. Accenture supports the digitization of engineering and research & development, designs and develops smart connected products, modernizes product platforms, and facilitates product-as-a-service models. It also offers solutions for production and operations, autonomous robotics systems, digital transformation of capital projects, and digital industrial workforce solutions. Further services encompass data-enabled operating models, technology consulting, and artificial intelligence expertise. Accenture assists with talent and organizational development (human potential), digital commerce, and robust infrastructure services covering hybrid cloud, networking, digital workplace and collaboration, service and experience management, infrastructure as code, and managed edge and IoT devices. Its cybersecurity portfolio includes cyber defense, applied and managed security, operational technology (OT) security, security strategy and risk management, and industry-specific security products. The company also drives technology innovation and intelligent automation initiatives. Additionally, Accenture provides cloud solutions, ecosystem development, marketing strategies, supply chain management, zero-based budgeting, customer experience enhancement, finance consulting, mergers and acquisitions support, and sustainability services. Established in 1951, Accenture plc is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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