Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) FCF Payout Ratio: 79.53%
Is Conagra Brands, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Conagra Brands, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 79.53% is 37% above its 5-year average of 58.24%, near the high end of its 5-year range (28.08%–98.52%).
The FCF payout ratio for Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) is 79.53%. It is above its 12-month average by 73.11% (45.94%).
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CAG Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CAG Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CAG FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
79.53%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
45.94%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
68.00%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
58.24%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
53.39%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
50.67%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
54.48%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+73.11%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+16.95%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+36.56%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+48.97%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+56.96%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+45.99%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
79.5%
Earnings Payout Ratio
58.1%
Dividend Yield
10.51%
FCF Yield
13.21%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.30B | $669.20M | 51.4% |
| 2024 | $1.63B | $659.30M | 40.5% |
| 2023 | $633.20M | $623.80M | 98.5% |
| 2022 | $712.90M | $581.80M | 81.6% |
| 2021 | $961.70M | $474.60M | 49.4% |
| 2020 | $1.47B | $413.60M | 28.1% |
| 2019 | $772.40M | $356.20M | 46.1% |
| 2018 | $702.60M | $342.30M | 48.7% |
| 2017 | $933.40M | $415.00M | 44.5% |
| 2016 | $767.20M | $432.50M | 56.4% |
| 2015 | $1.01B | $425.20M | 42.2% |
| 2014 | $947.80M | $420.90M | 44.4% |
| 2013 | $949.00M | $400.70M | 42.2% |
| 2012 | $652.80M | $388.60M | 59.5% |
| 2011 | $886.10M | $374.50M | 42.3% |
| 2010 | $989.80M | $346.70M | 35.0% |
| 2009 | ($317.90M) | $348.20M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2008 | ($387.70M) | $362.30M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | $425.20M | $366.70M | 86.2% |
| 2006 | $803.90M | $565.30M | 70.3% |
| 2005 | $811.50M | $550.30M | 67.8% |
| 2004 | $217.10M | $536.70M | 247.2% |
| 2003 | $342.50M | $509.20M | 148.7% |
| 2002 | $1.82B | $482.90M | 26.5% |
| 2001 | ($435.10M) | $452.40M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | $151.70M | $375.00M | 247.2% |
| 1999 | $95.30M | $312.40M | 327.8% |
| 1998 | ($26.70M) | $263.20M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | $268.20M | $229.90M | 85.7% |
| 1996 | $493.40M | $215.50M | 43.7% |
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.
Conagra Brands, 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
Conagra Brands, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)?
- The FCF payout ratio for CAG stock is 79.53%.
- Is Conagra Brands, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Conagra Brands, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 79.53% is 37% above its 5-year average of 58.24%, near the high end of its 5-year range (28.08%–98.52%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CAG stock is 45.94%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CAG stock is 68.00%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CAG stock is 58.24%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CAG stock is 53.39%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CAG stock is 50.67%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CAG stock is 54.48%.
Conagra Brands, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-25 | 51.37% |
| 2024-05-26 | 40.51% |
| 2023-05-28 | 98.52% |
| 2022-05-29 | 81.61% |
| 2021-05-30 | 49.35% |
| 2020-05-31 | 28.08% |
| 2019-05-31 | 46.12% |
| 2018-05-31 | 48.72% |
| 2017-05-31 | 44.46% |
| 2016-05-31 | 56.37% |
| 2015-05-31 | 42.15% |
| 2014-05-31 | 44.41% |
| 2013-05-31 | 42.22% |
| 2012-05-31 | 59.53% |
| 2011-05-31 | 42.26% |
| 2010-05-31 | 35.03% |
| 2007-05-31 | 86.24% |
| 2006-05-31 | 70.32% |
| 2005-05-31 | 67.81% |
| 2004-05-31 | 247.21% |
| 2003-05-31 | 148.67% |
| 2002-05-31 | 26.55% |
| 2000-05-31 | 247.20% |
| 1999-05-31 | 327.81% |
| 1997-05-31 | 85.72% |
| 1996-05-31 | 43.68% |
About Conagra Brands, Inc.
Conagra Brands, Inc., a prominent manufacturer of packaged food products, conducts its business across North America through its various subsidiary companies. The firm organizes its extensive operations into four distinct segments: Grocery & Snacks, Refrigerated & Frozen, International, and Foodservice. The Grocery & Snacks division primarily distributes non-perishable food items through various retail channels within the United States. In contrast, the Refrigerated & Frozen segment focuses on supplying temperature-sensitive food products to comparable U.S. retail outlets. Its International division caters to markets outside the United States, offering food products in all temperature states to both retail consumers and professional food service operators globally. Domestically, the Foodservice segment specializes in providing both proprietary and custom-engineered culinary offerings, such as prepared meals, entrees, sauces, and other specially manufactured gastronomic items, tailored for restaurants and institutional food providers throughout the United States. Conagra maintains an extensive portfolio of well-recognized brands, including Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera. The company, which traces its origins back to 1861, was formerly known as ConAgra Foods, Inc. until its rebranding to Conagra Brands, Inc. in November 2016. Its main corporate offices are located in Chicago, Illinois.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Sean Connolly