Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) FCF Payout Ratio: 6.49%
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 6.49% is 17% below its 5-year average of 7.84%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.82%–9.30%).
The FCF payout ratio for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) is 6.49%. It is below its 12-month average by 15.25% (7.66%).
HLT FCF Payout Ratio Chart
HLT Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
HLT Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
HLT FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
6.49%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
7.66%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
8.10%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
7.84%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
14.25%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
14.25%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
14.25%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-15.25%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-19.89%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-17.27%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-54.44%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-54.44%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-54.44%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
6.5%
Earnings Payout Ratio
9.7%
Dividend Yield
0.18%
FCF Yield
2.75%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.03B | $143.00M | 7.1% |
| 2024 | $1.81B | $150.00M | 8.3% |
| 2023 | $1.70B | $158.00M | 9.3% |
| 2022 | $1.58B | $123.00M | 7.8% |
| 2021 | $30.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $616.00M | $42.00M | 6.8% |
| 2019 | $1.18B | $172.00M | 14.6% |
| 2018 | $1.10B | $181.00M | 16.5% |
| 2017 | $716.00M | $195.00M | 27.2% |
| 2016 | $897.00M | $277.00M | 30.9% |
| 2015 | $985.00M | $138.00M | 14.0% |
| 2014 | $964.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $1.73B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $543.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $632.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $659.00M | $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.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings 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
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The FCF payout ratio for HLT stock is 6.49%.
- Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 6.49% is 17% below its 5-year average of 7.84%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.82%–9.30%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for HLT stock is 7.66%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for HLT stock is 8.10%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for HLT stock is 7.84%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for HLT stock is 14.25%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for HLT stock is 14.25%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for HLT stock is 14.25%.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 7.05% |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.26% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.30% |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.79% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.82% |
| 2019-12-31 | 14.59% |
| 2018-12-31 | 16.51% |
| 2017-12-31 | 27.23% |
| 2016-12-31 | 30.88% |
| 2015-12-31 | 14.01% |
About Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. operates as a prominent global hospitality enterprise, focusing on the management, franchising, and leasing of hotel and resort properties. Its business model is primarily structured around two main divisions: the Management and Franchise segment, and the Ownership segment. A significant part of its activities includes directly overseeing hotel operations and permitting the use of its distinctive brand names, trademarks, and service marks through licensing agreements. Hilton boasts an extensive and varied portfolio of hotel brands, encompassing categories such as luxury, lifestyle, full-service, focused-service, all-suites, and timeshare properties. This comprehensive collection features renowned names like Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, NoMad, Canopy by Hilton, Graduate by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Outset Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Spark by Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, AutoCamp, and Hilton Honors. Globally, the company's operational footprint covers vast regions including North, South, and Central America (with a strong presence in numerous Caribbean nations), alongside Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the entire Asia Pacific area. Established in 1919, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in McLean, Virginia.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Travel Lodging
- CEO
- Christopher J. Nassetta