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Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) FCF Payout Ratio: 35.67%

Is Broadcom Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?

Broadcom Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 35.67% is 21% below its 5-year average of 45.01%, near the low end of its 5-year range (41.40%–50.55%).

The FCF payout ratio for Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) is 35.67%. It is below its 12-month average by 22.41% (45.97%).

AVGO FCF Payout Ratio Chart

AVGO FCF Payout Ratio
41.40%-18.11% 1Y
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AVGO Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

AVGO Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

AVGO FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

35.67%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

45.97%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

45.10%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

45.01%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

41.29%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

37.24%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

34.94%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-22.41%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-20.91%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-20.75%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-13.61%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-4.23%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+2.10%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

35.7%

Earnings Payout Ratio

50.5%

Dividend Yield

0.63%

FCF Yield

1.71%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$26.91B$11.14B41.4%
2024$19.41B$9.81B50.6%
2023$17.63B$7.64B43.4%
2022$16.31B$7.03B43.1%
2021$13.32B$6.21B46.6%
2020$11.60B$5.53B47.7%
2019$9.27B$4.24B45.7%
2018$8.24B$3.00B36.4%
2017$5.48B$1.65B30.2%
2016$2.69B$750.00M27.9%
2015$1.73B$408.00M23.7%
2014$766.00M$284.00M37.1%
2013$486.00M$198.00M40.7%
2012$452.00M$137.00M30.3%
2011$614.00M$86.00M14.0%
2010$431.00M$00.0%
2009$81.00M$00.0%
2008$137.00M$00.0%
2007$109.00M$00.0%
2006$311.00M$1.00M0.3%

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.

Broadcom Inc. 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

Broadcom Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)?
The FCF payout ratio for AVGO stock is 35.67%.
Is Broadcom Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Broadcom Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 35.67% is 21% below its 5-year average of 45.01%, near the low end of its 5-year range (41.40%–50.55%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for AVGO stock is 45.97%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for AVGO stock is 45.10%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for AVGO stock is 45.01%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for AVGO stock is 41.29%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for AVGO stock is 37.24%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for AVGO stock is 34.94%.

Broadcom Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2025-11-0241.40%
2024-11-0350.55%
2023-10-2943.36%
2022-10-3043.11%
2021-10-3146.63%
2020-11-0147.72%
2019-11-0345.71%
2018-11-0436.36%
2017-10-3130.15%
2016-10-3127.90%
2015-10-3123.65%
2014-10-3137.08%
2013-10-3140.74%
2012-10-3130.31%
2011-10-3114.01%
2006-10-310.32%

About Broadcom Inc.

Broadcom Inc. is a prominent global technology enterprise focused on the innovation, development, and supply of advanced semiconductor solutions and critical infrastructure software. The company's headquarters are situated in San Jose, California, and it maintains a significant team of 19,000 full-time staff. Its operations are segmented into four primary divisions: Wired Infrastructure, Wireless Communications, Enterprise Storage, and Industrial & Other. Broadcom’s diverse product range is integrated into numerous end-user technologies, including enterprise and data center networking, residential internet solutions, digital television receivers, telecommunications apparatus, mobile phones, data center servers and storage architectures, industrial automation, alternative and power generation systems, and electronic display technologies. The company's product offerings extend from fundamental discrete components to intricate sub-systems incorporating various device categories. This also encompasses specialized firmware designed to facilitate interaction between analog and digital systems, alongside mechanical hardware engineered to connect with optoelectronic or capacitive sensing technologies.

Palo Alto, CA
37,000 employees
Technology / Semiconductors
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
CEO
Hock E. Tan