Expand Energy Corporation (EXE) FCF Payout Ratio: 26.43%
Is Expand Energy Corporation’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Expand Energy Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 26.43% is 55% below its 5-year average of 58.79%, near the low end of its 5-year range (11.30%–100.00%).
EXE FCF Payout Ratio Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
EXE Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
EXE Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
EXE FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
26.43%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
60.88%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
58.79%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
58.79%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
58.79%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
44.86%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-56.59%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-55.04%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-55.04%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-55.04%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-41.09%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
26.4%
Earnings Payout Ratio
41.6%
Dividend Yield
3.60%
FCF Yield
13.42%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.84B | $765.00M | 41.6% |
| 2024 | $8.00M | $388.00M | n/m |
| 2023 | $551.00M | $487.00M | 88.4% |
| 2022 | $2.30B | $1.21B | 52.6% |
| 2021 | $1.05B | $119.00M | 11.3% |
| 2020 | $22.00M | $22.00M | 100.0% |
| 2019 | ($640.00M) | $91.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($267.00M) | $92.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | ($1.75B) | $183.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2016 | ($2.32B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | ($3.04B) | $289.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | ($1.98B) | $405.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2013 | ($2.99B) | $404.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2012 | ($2.98B) | $398.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2011 | ($1.08B) | $379.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2010 | ($3.15B) | $281.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2009 | $375.00M | $204.00M | 54.4% |
| 2008 | ($6.31B) | $183.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | $3.49B | $210.00M | 6.0% |
| 2006 | $3.86B | $175.43M | 4.5% |
| 2005 | ($2.04B) | $92.01M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2004 | $22.41M | $79.81M | 356.1% |
| 2003 | ($1.12B) | $48.17M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | ($336.41M) | $15.16M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | $93.77M | $1.09M | 1.2% |
| 2000 | $112.44M | $4.64M | 4.1% |
| 1999 | ($9.43M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | $112.44M | $4.64M | 4.1% |
| 1997 | ($418.30M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | ($229.92M) | $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.
Expand Energy Corporation 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
Expand Energy Corporation FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)?
- The FCF payout ratio for EXE stock is 26.43%.
- Is Expand Energy Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Expand Energy Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 26.43% is 55% below its 5-year average of 58.79%, near the low end of its 5-year range (11.30%–100.00%).
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for EXE stock is 60.88%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for EXE stock is 58.79%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for EXE stock is 58.79%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for EXE stock is 58.79%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for EXE stock is 44.86%.
Expand Energy Corporation FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 41.60% |
| 2023-12-31 | 88.38% |
| 2022-12-31 | 52.65% |
| 2021-12-31 | 11.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | 100.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | 54.40% |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.01% |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.55% |
| 2004-12-31 | 356.07% |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.16% |
| 2000-12-31 | 4.13% |
| 1998-12-31 | 4.13% |
About Expand Energy Corporation
Expand Energy Corporation functions as an independent entity primarily focused on the discovery and extraction of energy resources throughout the United States. Its core operations involve the acquisition, exploration, and subsequent development of properties to produce crude oil, natural gas, and associated liquid hydrocarbons from subterranean geological formations. The company maintains significant interests in key natural gas production areas, specifically within Pennsylvania's northern Appalachian Basin (Marcellus Shale) and northwestern Louisiana (Haynesville/Bossier Shales). As of December 31, 2023, its asset base featured a diverse collection of onshore U.S. unconventional natural gas properties, including ownership stakes in approximately 5,000 natural gas wells. Established in 1989 and based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the corporation was formerly known as Chesapeake Energy Corporation before officially adopting the Expand Energy Corporation name in October 2024.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
- CEO
- Michael A. Wichterich