Loews Corporation (L) FCF Payout Ratio: 2.39%
Is Loews Corporation’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Loews Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 2.39% is 21% below its 5-year average of 3.02%, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.77%–6.76%).
The FCF payout ratio for Loews Corporation (L) is 2.39%. It is above its 12-month average by 13.15% (2.11%).
L FCF Payout Ratio Chart
L Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
L Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
L FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
2.39%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
2.11%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
2.07%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
3.02%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
4.71%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
8.64%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
10.16%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+13.15%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+15.29%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-20.74%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-49.24%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-72.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-76.49%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
2.4%
Earnings Payout Ratio
3.1%
Dividend Yield
0.23%
FCF Yield
9.90%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.70B | $52.00M | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $2.39B | $55.00M | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $3.22B | $57.00M | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $2.65B | $61.00M | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $2.14B | $65.00M | 3.0% |
| 2020 | $1.03B | $70.00M | 6.8% |
| 2019 | $700.00M | $76.00M | 10.9% |
| 2018 | $3.23B | $80.00M | 2.5% |
| 2017 | $1.56B | $84.00M | 5.4% |
| 2016 | $803.00M | $84.00M | 10.5% |
| 2015 | $1.99B | $90.00M | 4.5% |
| 2014 | $237.00M | $95.00M | 40.1% |
| 2013 | $359.00M | $97.00M | 27.0% |
| 2012 | $1.45B | $99.00M | 6.8% |
| 2011 | $2.63B | $101.00M | 3.8% |
| 2010 | ($874.00M) | $105.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2009 | $2.06B | $108.00M | 5.2% |
| 2008 | ($626.00M) | $219.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | $3.37B | $331.00M | 9.8% |
| 2006 | $780.10M | $307.70M | 39.4% |
| 2005 | $2.89B | $261.90M | 9.1% |
| 2004 | $2.55B | $231.60M | 9.1% |
| 2003 | $2.34B | $218.20M | 9.3% |
| 2002 | $1.27B | $197.00M | 15.5% |
| 2001 | $36.40M | $144.00M | 395.6% |
| 2000 | ($1.11B) | $133.20M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | ($2.78B) | $149.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | ($880.20M) | $155.30M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | ($458.60M) | $115.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | $398.20M | $116.20M | 29.2% |
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.
Loews 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
Loews Corporation FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Loews Corporation (L)?
- The FCF payout ratio for L stock is 2.39%.
- Is Loews Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Loews Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 2.39% is 21% below its 5-year average of 3.02%, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.77%–6.76%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Loews Corporation (L)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for L stock is 2.11%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Loews Corporation (L)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for L stock is 2.07%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Loews Corporation (L)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for L stock is 3.02%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Loews Corporation (L)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for L stock is 4.71%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Loews Corporation (L)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for L stock is 8.64%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Loews Corporation (L)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for L stock is 10.16%.
Loews Corporation FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.93% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.30% |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.77% |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.30% |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.04% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.76% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.86% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.48% |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.39% |
| 2016-12-31 | 10.46% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.52% |
| 2014-12-31 | 40.08% |
| 2013-12-31 | 27.02% |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.83% |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.84% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.24% |
| 2007-12-31 | 9.81% |
| 2006-12-31 | 39.44% |
| 2005-12-31 | 9.06% |
| 2004-12-31 | 9.07% |
| 2003-12-31 | 9.34% |
| 2002-12-31 | 15.45% |
| 2001-12-31 | 395.60% |
| 1996-12-31 | 29.18% |
About Loews Corporation
Loews Corporation functions as a diversified holding company, with significant business segments spanning insurance, energy infrastructure, hospitality, and manufacturing. Its insurance division delivers commercial property and casualty coverage to clients both within the United States and internationally. This segment offers a comprehensive array of products, including specialized options such as professional and management liability, along with surety and fidelity bonds. Property insurance solutions encompass general property, marine risks, and boiler and machinery protection. For casualty needs, Loews provides workers' compensation, general and product liability, and commercial automobile and umbrella policies. Additionally, the company furnishes supplementary services like loss-sensitive insurance programs, warranty services, risk management consulting, information resources, and claims administration. These insurance offerings are distributed through a network of independent agents, brokers, and managing general underwriters. In the energy sector, the company is actively involved in the transportation and storage of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and various other hydrocarbons. Its robust infrastructure includes approximately 13,615 miles of interconnected natural gas pipelines and 450 miles of NGL pipelines, primarily situated in Louisiana and Texas. Storage capabilities consist of 14 underground fields, boasting a total capacity of around 213 billion cubic feet of natural gas, alongside eleven salt dome caverns and related brine systems designed for brine supply services. Further diversifying its operations, Loews also owns and manages a chain of 26 hotels. Moreover, the corporation maintains a strong presence in plastics manufacturing. Here, it designs, produces, and markets a variety of extrusion blow-molded and injection-molded plastic containers. These products cater to diverse customer bases in industries such as pharmaceuticals, dairy, household chemicals, food and nutraceuticals, industrial and specialty chemicals, and the water/beverage/juice sectors. The company also produces both standard and specialized plastic resins, often derived from recycled materials. Loews Corporation was founded in 1969 and its corporate headquarters are located in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Property & Casualty
- CEO
- Benjamin J. Tisch