Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) FCF Payout Ratio: 23.69%
Is Corteva, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Corteva, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 23.69% is 50% below its 5-year average of 47.21%, near the low end of its 5-year range (16.87%–156.55%).
1.98% above its 12-month average of 23.23%.
CTVA FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CTVA Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CTVA Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CTVA FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
23.69%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
23.23%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
60.10%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
47.21%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.98%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-60.58%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-49.82%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
23.7%
Earnings Payout Ratio
44.7%
Dividend Yield
0.92%
FCF Yield
3.87%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.81B | $475.00M | 16.9% |
| 2024 | $1.55B | $458.00M | 29.6% |
| 2023 | $1.17B | $439.00M | 37.4% |
| 2022 | $267.00M | $418.00M | 156.6% |
| 2021 | $2.15B | $397.00M | 18.4% |
| 2020 | $1.59B | $388.00M | 24.4% |
| 2019 | ($93.00M) | $511.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($1.02B) | $2.81B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | ($866.00M) | $988.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2016 | $2.34B | $1.33B | 57.1% |
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.
Corteva, 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
Corteva, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)?
- The FCF payout ratio for CTVA stock is 23.69%.
- Is Corteva, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Corteva, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 23.69% is 50% below its 5-year average of 47.21%, near the low end of its 5-year range (16.87%–156.55%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CTVA stock is 23.23%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CTVA stock is 60.10%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CTVA stock is 47.21%.
Corteva, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 16.87% |
| 2024-12-31 | 29.59% |
| 2023-12-31 | 37.39% |
| 2022-12-31 | 156.55% |
| 2021-12-31 | 18.43% |
| 2020-12-31 | 24.42% |
| 2016-12-31 | 57.10% |
About Corteva, Inc.
Corteva, Inc. is an agricultural company operating primarily through two distinct divisions: Seed and Crop Protection. Its Seed division specializes in developing and supplying cutting-edge genetic material and plant traits designed to maximize agricultural yields. These innovations bolster crop resilience against adverse weather conditions, diseases, insect infestations, and herbicides, while also improving their nutritional qualities. This segment further provides digital platforms to empower farmers in optimizing their product choices, boosting harvests, and enhancing profitability. The Crop Protection division offers a range of products aimed at defending crops from weeds, pests, and various pathogens. It also contributes to overall plant health via nitrogen management techniques and advanced seed treatments. This segment's offerings include herbicides, insecticides, nitrogen stabilizers, and solutions for pasture and range maintenance. Serving the worldwide agricultural input sector, Corteva, Inc. has a broad international presence, spanning North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific region, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Founded in 2018, the corporation is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Agricultural Inputs
- CEO
- Charles Victor Magro