Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) FCF Payout Ratio: 15.98%
Is Alphabet Inc.’s fcf payout ratio high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s fcf payout ratio of 15.98% is 34% above its 5-year average of 11.92%, near the high end of its 5-year range (10.12%–13.72%).
The fcf payout ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is 15.98%. It is above its 12-month average by 34.09% (11.92%).
GOOGL FCF Payout Ratio Chart
GOOGL Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
GOOGL Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
GOOGL FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
15.98%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
11.92%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
11.92%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
11.92%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
11.92%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
11.92%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
11.92%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+34.09%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+34.09%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+34.09%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+34.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+34.09%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+34.09%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
16.0%
Earnings Payout Ratio
7.8%
Dividend Yield
0.23%
FCF Yield
1.45%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73.27B | $10.05B | 13.7% |
| 2024 | $72.76B | $7.36B | 10.1% |
| 2023 | $69.50B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $60.01B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $67.01B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $42.84B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $30.97B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $22.83B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $23.91B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $25.82B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $16.11B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $11.42B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $11.30B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $13.35B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $11.13B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $7.06B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $8.51B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $5.49B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $3.37B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $1.68B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $1.62B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $658.05M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $218.64M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $118.07M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $18.00M | $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.
Alphabet 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
Alphabet Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the fcf payout ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The fcf payout ratio for GOOGL stock is 15.98%.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s fcf payout ratio high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s fcf payout ratio of 15.98% is 34% above its 5-year average of 11.92%, near the high end of its 5-year range (10.12%–13.72%).
- What is the TTM average fcf payout ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The TTM average fcf payout ratio for GOOGL stock is 11.92%.
- What is the 3Y average fcf payout ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 3Y average fcf payout ratio for GOOGL stock is 11.92%.
- What is the 5Y average fcf payout ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 5Y average fcf payout ratio for GOOGL stock is 11.92%.
- What is the 10Y average fcf payout ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 10Y average fcf payout ratio for GOOGL stock is 11.92%.
- What is the 15Y average fcf payout ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 15Y average fcf payout ratio for GOOGL stock is 11.92%.
- What is the 20Y average fcf payout ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 20Y average fcf payout ratio for GOOGL stock is 11.92%.
Alphabet Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 13.72% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.12% |