eBay Inc. (EBAY) FCF Payout Ratio: 32.06%
Is eBay Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
eBay Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 32.06% is 22% above its 5-year average of 26.23%, near the high end of its 5-year range (21.06%–31.97%).
The FCF payout ratio for eBay Inc. (EBAY) is 32.06%. It is above its 12-month average by 8.28% (29.61%).
EBAY FCF Payout Ratio Chart
EBAY Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
EBAY Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
EBAY FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
32.06%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
29.61%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
28.28%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
26.23%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
25.12%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
25.12%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
25.12%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.28%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+13.37%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+22.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+27.62%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+27.62%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+27.62%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
32.1%
Earnings Payout Ratio
27.0%
Dividend Yield
1.11%
FCF Yield
3.41%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.66B | $531.00M | 32.0% |
| 2024 | $1.96B | $533.00M | 27.2% |
| 2023 | $1.97B | $528.00M | 26.8% |
| 2022 | $1.80B | $489.00M | 27.1% |
| 2021 | $2.21B | $466.00M | 21.1% |
| 2020 | $1.93B | $447.00M | 23.2% |
| 2019 | $2.56B | $473.00M | 18.5% |
| 2018 | $2.01B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $2.48B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $2.20B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $3.37B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $4.41B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $3.75B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $2.58B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $2.31B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $2.02B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $2.34B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $2.32B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $2.19B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $1.73B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $1.67B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $992.48M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $508.74M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $341.23M | $50,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $194.69M | $319,000 | 0.2% |
| 2000 | $50.40M | $157,000 | 0.3% |
| 1999 | ($19.80M) | $3.90M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | ($2.60M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | $100,000 | $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.
eBay 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
eBay Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The FCF payout ratio for EBAY stock is 32.06%.
- Is eBay Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- eBay Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 32.06% is 22% above its 5-year average of 26.23%, near the high end of its 5-year range (21.06%–31.97%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for EBAY stock is 29.61%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for EBAY stock is 28.28%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for EBAY stock is 26.23%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for EBAY stock is 25.12%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for EBAY stock is 25.12%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for EBAY stock is 25.12%.
eBay Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 31.97% |
| 2024-12-31 | 27.25% |
| 2023-12-31 | 26.80% |
| 2022-12-31 | 27.09% |
| 2021-12-31 | 21.06% |
| 2020-12-31 | 23.22% |
| 2019-12-31 | 18.46% |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.01% |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.16% |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.31% |
About eBay Inc.
eBay Inc. manages an extensive global e-commerce ecosystem designed to facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers. This framework primarily encompasses its flagship website, ebay.com, alongside its suite of dedicated mobile applications. Through these digital platforms, users are empowered to list, discover, purchase, and pay for a vast array of goods. These transactions occur across a multitude of channels—online, mobile, and even certain traditional avenues—involving a diverse array of participants. This includes individual sellers, small businesses, and larger entities such as retailers, distributors, liquidators, import/export firms, and auctioneers, often integrating with various commerce platforms, search engines, and shopping networks. The company was established in 1995 and its corporate headquarters are situated in San Jose, California.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- CEO
- Jamie J. Iannone