NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) FCF Payout Ratio: 5.93%
Is NVIDIA Corporation’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
NVIDIA Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 5.93% is 29% above its 5-year average of 4.60%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.01%–10.45%).
The FCF payout ratio for NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is 5.93%. It is above its 12-month average by 398.74% (1.19%).
NVDA FCF Payout Ratio Chart
NVDA Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
NVDA Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
NVDA FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
5.93%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
1.19%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
3.57%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
4.60%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
8.84%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
11.39%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
11.39%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+398.74%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+65.97%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+28.85%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-32.94%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-47.96%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-47.96%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
5.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
5.9%
Dividend Yield
0.14%
FCF Yield
2.42%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $96.68B | $974.00M | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $60.85B | $834.00M | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $27.02B | $395.00M | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $3.81B | $398.00M | 10.5% |
| 2022 | $8.13B | $399.00M | 4.9% |
| 2021 | $4.69B | $395.00M | 8.4% |
| 2020 | $4.27B | $390.00M | 9.1% |
| 2019 | $3.14B | $371.00M | 11.8% |
| 2018 | $2.91B | $341.00M | 11.7% |
| 2017 | $1.50B | $261.00M | 17.4% |
| 2016 | $1.09B | $213.00M | 19.6% |
| 2015 | $784.00M | $186.00M | 23.7% |
| 2014 | $580.00M | $181.00M | 31.2% |
| 2013 | $640.86M | $46.87M | 7.3% |
| 2012 | $770.42M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $577.91M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $410.21M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | ($158.31M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2008 | $1.08B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $441.86M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $366.81M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $64.94M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | ($77.93M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2003 | $201.91M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | ($269,000) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | $231.58M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $4.28M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | ($9.80M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
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.
NVIDIA 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
NVIDIA Corporation FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)?
- The FCF payout ratio for NVDA stock is 5.93%.
- Is NVIDIA Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- NVIDIA Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 5.93% is 29% above its 5-year average of 4.60%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.01%–10.45%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for NVDA stock is 1.19%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for NVDA stock is 3.57%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for NVDA stock is 4.60%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for NVDA stock is 8.84%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for NVDA stock is 11.39%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for NVDA stock is 11.39%.
NVIDIA Corporation FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-25 | 1.01% |
| 2025-01-26 | 1.37% |
| 2024-01-28 | 1.46% |
| 2023-01-29 | 10.45% |
| 2022-01-30 | 4.91% |
| 2021-01-31 | 8.41% |
| 2020-01-26 | 9.13% |
| 2019-01-27 | 11.80% |
| 2018-01-28 | 11.72% |
| 2017-01-29 | 17.45% |
| 2016-01-31 | 19.56% |
| 2015-01-25 | 23.72% |
| 2014-01-26 | 31.21% |
| 2013-01-27 | 7.31% |
About NVIDIA Corporation
NVIDIA Corporation stands as a prominent provider of advanced graphics, computational, and networking solutions, operating across the United States, Taiwan, China, and numerous international markets. Its Graphics division encompasses GeForce GPUs, central to PC gaming and personal computing experiences, along with the GeForce NOW cloud gaming service and its supporting infrastructure, as well as dedicated solutions for various gaming platforms. For professional visualization, it provides Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstations, further offering vGPU software designed for cloud-centric visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for in-vehicle infotainment, and the Omniverse software suite, facilitating 3D design and virtual world creation. The Compute & Networking segment is a cornerstone for AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and accelerated data center platforms. It integrates Mellanox networking and interconnect solutions, delivers automotive AI Cockpit technologies, fosters autonomous driving development through strategic agreements, and offers comprehensive autonomous vehicle solutions. This segment also manufactures cryptocurrency mining processors, supplies Jetson platforms for robotics and other embedded applications, and offers enterprise AI software, including NVIDIA AI Enterprise. These diverse offerings find widespread application across the gaming, professional visualization, data center, and automotive sectors. NVIDIA distributes its portfolio through a broad ecosystem, engaging original equipment and device manufacturers, system integrators, add-in board makers, retail channels, software vendors, internet and cloud service providers, automotive companies (both manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers), mapping firms, nascent technology ventures, and other industry stakeholders. A notable strategic partnership exists with Kroger Co. Founded in 1993, NVIDIA Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California.
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- Jen-Hsun Huang