Eversource Energy (ES) FCF Payout Ratio: 482.55%
Is Eversource Energy’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Eversource Energy's FCF payout ratio of 482.55% is 87% above its 3-year average of 258.08%, near the high end of its 3-year range (227.53%–482.55%).
ES FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ES Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ES Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ES FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
482.55%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
258.08%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
258.08%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
214.36%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
183.13%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
112.97%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+86.98%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+86.98%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+125.11%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+163.50%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+327.14%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
482.6%
Earnings Payout Ratio
67.5%
Dividend Yield
4.41%
FCF Yield
0.90%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ($45.10M) | $1.10B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2024 | ($2.32B) | $1.01B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2023 | ($2.69B) | $926.51M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2022 | ($1.04B) | $867.55M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2021 | ($1.21B) | $812.96M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2020 | ($1.26B) | $752.18M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | ($901.91M) | $670.76M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($739.39M) | $647.63M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | ($343.17M) | $609.60M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2016 | $198.19M | $572.00M | 288.6% |
| 2015 | ($300.11M) | $537.31M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | $31.73M | $482.75M | n/m |
| 2013 | $206.75M | $470.42M | 227.5% |
| 2012 | ($311.04M) | $382.08M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2011 | ($106.34M) | $200.11M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2010 | $138.99M | $186.10M | 133.9% |
| 2009 | $80.97M | $167.94M | 207.4% |
| 2008 | ($605.99M) | $129.08M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | ($866.39M) | $120.99M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2006 | ($465.11M) | $112.75M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2005 | ($334.15M) | $87.55M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2004 | ($126.75M) | $85.74M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2003 | $41.32M | $78.65M | 190.3% |
| 2002 | $143.80M | $73.35M | 51.0% |
| 2001 | ($65.85M) | $68.17M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | $164.36M | $71.52M | 43.5% |
| 1999 | $284.60M | $36.00M | 12.6% |
| 1998 | $454.70M | $26.40M | 5.8% |
| 1997 | $136.90M | $62.40M | 45.6% |
| 1996 | $578.10M | $210.10M | 36.3% |
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.
Eversource Energy 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
Eversource Energy FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
- The FCF payout ratio for ES stock is 482.55%.
- Is Eversource Energy's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Eversource Energy's FCF payout ratio of 482.55% is 87% above its 3-year average of 258.08%, near the high end of its 3-year range (227.53%–482.55%).
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for ES stock is 258.08%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for ES stock is 258.08%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for ES stock is 214.36%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for ES stock is 183.13%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for ES stock is 112.97%.
Eversource Energy FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | 288.62% |
| 2013-12-31 | 227.53% |
| 2010-12-31 | 133.89% |
| 2009-12-31 | 207.41% |
| 2003-12-31 | 190.34% |
| 2002-12-31 | 51.01% |
| 2000-12-31 | 43.51% |
| 1999-12-31 | 12.65% |
| 1998-12-31 | 5.81% |
| 1997-12-31 | 45.58% |
| 1996-12-31 | 36.34% |
About Eversource Energy
Eversource Energy operates as a public utility holding enterprise, with its core operations centered on the provision and delivery of various energy services. Its business activities are segmented into several key areas: the transmission and distribution of electricity, natural gas distribution, and water utility services. The company is actively engaged in moving electricity, including energy generated from solar facilities, and supplying natural gas to its consumers. Additionally, Eversource manages regulated water systems, serving approximately 226,000 customers. It caters to a wide array of clients, spanning residential homes, businesses, industrial operations, municipal entities (including fire protection), and others across the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The organization, headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, adopted the name Eversource Energy in April 2015, having previously been known as Northeast Utilities.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- Joseph R. Nolan Jr.