Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) FCF Payout Ratio: 33.74%
Is Jacobs Solutions Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 33.74% is 67% above its 5-year average of 20.18%, near the high end of its 5-year range (14.22%–33.74%).
66.68% above its 12-month average of 20.24%.
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J FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
33.74%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
20.24%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
22.31%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
20.18%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+66.68%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+51.25%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+67.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
33.7%
Earnings Payout Ratio
56.9%
Dividend Yield
1.12%
FCF Yield
3.36%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $607.47M | $153.03M | 25.2% |
| 2024 | $933.56M | $142.78M | 15.3% |
| 2023 | $837.28M | $128.42M | 15.3% |
| 2022 | $347.09M | $115.95M | 33.4% |
| 2021 | $633.46M | $111.60M | 17.6% |
| 2020 | $688.58M | $97.90M | 14.2% |
| 2019 | ($502.41M) | $90.84M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | $386.27M | $81.88M | 21.2% |
| 2017 | $456.82M | $54.23M | 11.9% |
| 2016 | $602.46M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $396.17M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $589.57M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $321.25M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $197.23M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $137.74M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $147.90M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $477.94M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $198.63M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $296.24M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $169.55M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $117.43M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $50.65M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $121.74M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $123.58M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | ($13.69M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | $36.93M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | ($158.30M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | $44.20M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | $15.90M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | $37.60M | $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.
Jacobs Solutions 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
Jacobs Solutions Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)?
- The FCF payout ratio for J stock is 33.74%.
- Is Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 33.74% is 67% above its 5-year average of 20.18%, near the high end of its 5-year range (14.22%–33.74%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for J stock is 20.24%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for J stock is 22.31%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for J stock is 20.18%.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-26 | 25.19% |
| 2024-09-27 | 15.29% |
| 2023-09-29 | 15.34% |
| 2022-09-30 | 33.41% |
| 2021-10-01 | 17.62% |
| 2020-10-02 | 14.22% |
| 2018-09-30 | 21.20% |
| 2017-09-30 | 11.87% |
About Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. is a global firm providing expertise in infrastructure, advanced facilities, and consulting across numerous regions, including the United States, Europe, Canada, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers a wide array of professional services, from planning, architecture, design, and engineering to comprehensive infrastructure delivery, which includes project, program, and construction management, as well as ongoing facility operations. Additionally, it furnishes specialized consulting services for various industries, such as consumer and manufacturing, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government, health and life sciences, and transport sectors. Founded in 1947, its corporate headquarters are situated in Dallas, Texas.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Engineering & Construction
- CEO
- Robert V. Pragada