Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) FCF Payout Ratio: 14.44%
Is Booking Holdings Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Booking Holdings Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 14.44% is in line with its 5-year average of 14.30%, around the middle of its 5-year range (13.73%–14.87%).
The FCF payout ratio for Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) is 14.44%. It is above its 12-month average by 0.96% (14.30%).
BKNG FCF Payout Ratio Chart
BKNG Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
BKNG Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
BKNG FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
14.44%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
14.30%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
14.30%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
14.30%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
14.30%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
14.30%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
14.30%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.96%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.96%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.96%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+0.96%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.96%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+0.96%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
14.4%
Earnings Payout Ratio
24.1%
Dividend Yield
0.98%
FCF Yield
6.94%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.09B | $1.25B | 13.7% |
| 2024 | $7.89B | $1.17B | 14.9% |
| 2023 | $7.00B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $6.19B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $2.52B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | ($201.00M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | $4.50B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $4.90B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $4.37B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $3.66B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $2.93B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $2.78B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $2.22B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $1.73B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $1.29B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $754.70M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $494.56M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $297.23M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $140.07M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $99.23M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $51.61M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $35.07M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $13.45M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | ($8.31M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | $18.68M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | ($57.04M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | ($90.40M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | ($47.50M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
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.
Booking Holdings 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
Booking Holdings Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)?
- The FCF payout ratio for BKNG stock is 14.44%.
- Is Booking Holdings Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Booking Holdings Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 14.44% is in line with its 5-year average of 14.30%, around the middle of its 5-year range (13.73%–14.87%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for BKNG stock is 14.30%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for BKNG stock is 14.30%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for BKNG stock is 14.30%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for BKNG stock is 14.30%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for BKNG stock is 14.30%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for BKNG stock is 14.30%.
Booking Holdings Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 13.73% |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.87% |
About Booking Holdings Inc.
Booking Holdings Inc. is a leading global provider of online travel and dining reservation services. The company manages a portfolio of well-known digital platforms. Among these, Booking.com specializes in online accommodation bookings, while Rentalcars.com is dedicated to facilitating vehicle rentals. Priceline offers a comprehensive range of online travel booking options, encompassing hotels, flights, rental cars, vacation packages, and cruises, alongside hotel distribution services. Agoda also provides online lodging reservations, further expanding into flights, ground transportation, and activity bookings. For travelers seeking the best deals, KAYAK functions as an online price comparison service, enabling users to search and contrast prices for airline tickets, hotels, and car rentals. Additionally, OpenTable allows for convenient online restaurant reservations. Beyond its core booking services, Booking Holdings Inc. also supplies travel-related insurance products and restaurant management solutions to individual consumers, travel service providers, and restaurants. Established in 1997, the company is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. It officially adopted its current name, Booking Holdings Inc., in February 2018, having previously operated as The Priceline Group Inc.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Travel Services
- CEO
- Glenn D. Fogel