Fortive Corporation (FTV) FCF Payout Ratio: 5.86%
Is Fortive Corporation’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Fortive Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 5.86% is 42% below its 5-year average of 10.05%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.91%–14.51%).
The FCF payout ratio for Fortive Corporation (FTV) is 5.86%. It is below its 12-month average by 32.38% (8.67%).
FTV FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FTV Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FTV Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FTV FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
5.86%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
8.67%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
8.44%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
10.05%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
39.70%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
39.70%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
39.70%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-32.38%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-30.57%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-41.67%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-85.24%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-85.24%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-85.24%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
5.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
10.3%
Dividend Yield
0.30%
FCF Yield
5.09%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $978.10M | $92.20M | 9.4% |
| 2024 | $1.41B | $111.20M | 7.9% |
| 2023 | $1.25B | $102.00M | 8.2% |
| 2022 | $1.21B | $99.50M | 8.2% |
| 2021 | $911.10M | $132.20M | 14.5% |
| 2020 | $1.36B | $163.40M | 12.0% |
| 2019 | $1.16B | $162.80M | 14.0% |
| 2018 | $1.23B | $131.50M | 10.7% |
| 2017 | $1.04B | $97.20M | 9.3% |
| 2016 | $1.01B | $3.05B | 302.6% |
| 2015 | $888.90M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $844.10M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $949.10M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $874.40M | $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.
Fortive 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
Fortive Corporation FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The FCF payout ratio for FTV stock is 5.86%.
- Is Fortive Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Fortive Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 5.86% is 42% below its 5-year average of 10.05%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.91%–14.51%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for FTV stock is 8.67%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for FTV stock is 8.44%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for FTV stock is 10.05%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for FTV stock is 39.70%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for FTV stock is 39.70%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for FTV stock is 39.70%.
Fortive Corporation FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 9.43% |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.91% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.19% |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.24% |
| 2021-12-31 | 14.51% |
| 2020-12-31 | 12.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | 14.05% |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.67% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.34% |
| 2016-12-31 | 302.63% |
About Fortive Corporation
Fortive Corporation is a global industrial technology company that specializes in the conception, development, manufacturing, marketing, and servicing of sophisticated professional and engineered products, as well as software platforms and associated services. Its Intelligent Operating Solutions division aims to boost efficiency and safety in operations. This segment delivers a variety of offerings, including advanced tools for ensuring equipment reliability, comprehensive enterprise software for managing environmental, health, safety, and quality (EHSQ) compliance, and specialized software for the entire lifecycle of facilities and assets. It also provides solutions for pre-construction planning and procurement, robust professional testing instruments, precise calibration tools for electrical, pressure, and temperature measurements, and portable devices for gas detection. These products and services cater to diverse industries such as manufacturing, process industries, healthcare, utilities and power generation, communications, and electronics. Key brands within this segment include ACCRUENT, FLUKE, GORDIAN, INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC, INTELEX, PRUFTECHNIK, and SERVICECHANNEL. The company's Precision Technologies segment focuses on delivering critical measurement and control solutions. Its portfolio encompasses electrical testing and measurement instruments and related services, high-performance energetic material devices, and advanced sensor and control system solutions. These technologies are crucial for demanding sectors like power and energy management, medical equipment manufacturing, food and beverage production, aerospace and defense, off-highway vehicles, electronics, semiconductor fabrication, and various other industrial applications. This segment markets its offerings under brands such as ANDERSON-NEGELE, GEMS, SETRA, HENGSTLER-DYNAPAR, QUALITROL, PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC, KEITHLEY, and TEKTRONIX. Fortive's Advanced Healthcare Solutions division provides a comprehensive suite of hardware, software, and services specifically designed for the healthcare sector. This includes solutions for reprocessing and tracking medical instruments and devices, specialized biomedical testing tools, systems for radiation safety monitoring, and asset management services. Additionally, it offers subscription-based surgical inventory management platforms that optimize inventory and ensure regulatory adherence, alongside expert technical, analytical, and compliance services focused on determining radiation exposure. Brands in this segment include ASP, CENSIS, CENSITRAC, EVOTECH, FLUKE BIOMEDICAL, INVETECH, LANDAUER, RAYSAFE, and STERRAD. Established in 2015, Fortive Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Everett, Washington.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Olumide O. Soroye