FCF Payout Ratio: 36.40%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 36.40% is 45% above its 5-year average of 25.12%, near the high end of its 5-year range (15.85%–38.31%).
29.06% above its 12-month average of 28.20%.
NWSA FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
NWSA Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
NWSA Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
NWSA FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
36.40%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
28.20%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
26.88%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
25.12%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
32.34%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
26.18%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+29.06%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+35.40%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+44.91%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+12.53%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+39.03%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
36.4%
Earnings Payout Ratio
9.6%
Dividend Yield
0.79%
FCF Yield
4.00%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $727.00M | $185.00M | 25.4% |
| 2024 | $602.00M | $172.00M | 28.6% |
| 2023 | $593.00M | $174.00M | 29.3% |
| 2022 | $855.00M | $175.00M | 20.5% |
| 2021 | $847.00M | $163.00M | 19.2% |
| 2020 | $342.00M | $158.00M | 46.2% |
| 2019 | $356.00M | $161.00M | 45.2% |
| 2018 | $393.00M | $158.00M | 40.2% |
| 2017 | $238.00M | $152.00M | 63.9% |
| 2016 | $696.00M | $147.00M | 21.1% |
| 2015 | $523.00M | $30.00M | 5.7% |
| 2014 | $475.00M | $24.00M | 5.1% |
| 2013 | $169.00M | $20.00M | 11.8% |
| 2012 | $476.00M | $13.00M | 2.7% |
| 2011 | $782.00M | $10.00M | 1.3% |
| 2010 | $719.00M | $5.00M | 0.7% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio TTM = trailing 4Q dividends paid / trailing 4Q 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.
FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures trailing dividends paid as a percentage of trailing free cash flow. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for News Corporation (NWSA)?
- The FCF payout ratio for NWSA stock is 36.40%.
- Is News Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 36.40% is 45% above its 5-year average of 25.12%, near the high end of its 5-year range (15.85%–38.31%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for News Corporation (NWSA)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for NWSA stock is 28.20%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for News Corporation (NWSA)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for NWSA stock is 26.88%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for News Corporation (NWSA)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for NWSA stock is 25.12%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for News Corporation (NWSA)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for NWSA stock is 32.34%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for News Corporation (NWSA)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for NWSA stock is 26.18%.
NWSA FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 36.40% |
| 2025-12-31 | 30.21% |
| 2025-09-30 | 26.02% |
| 2025-06-30 | 25.45% |
| 2025-03-31 | 22.92% |
| 2024-12-31 | 23.28% |
| 2024-09-30 | 20.91% |
| 2024-06-30 | 24.29% |
| 2024-03-31 | 19.89% |
| 2023-12-31 | 21.28% |
| 2023-09-30 | 31.15% |
| 2023-06-30 | 29.34% |
| 2023-03-31 | 38.31% |
| 2022-12-31 | 30.74% |
| 2022-09-30 | 23.71% |
| 2022-06-30 | 20.47% |
| 2022-03-31 | 22.97% |
| 2021-12-31 | 22.32% |
| 2021-09-30 | 22.67% |
| 2021-06-30 | 19.24% |
| 2021-03-31 | 15.85% |
| 2020-12-31 | 22.53% |
| 2020-09-30 | 31.58% |
| 2020-06-30 | 46.20% |
| 2020-03-31 | 66.53% |
| 2019-12-31 | 74.19% |
| 2019-09-30 | 55.94% |
| 2019-06-30 | 45.22% |
| 2019-03-31 | 43.28% |
| 2018-12-31 | 38.69% |
| 2018-09-30 | 36.45% |
| 2018-06-30 | 40.20% |
| 2018-03-31 | 34.96% |
| 2017-12-31 | 37.08% |
| 2017-09-30 | 31.70% |
| 2017-06-30 | 63.87% |
| 2017-03-31 | 44.97% |
| 2016-12-31 | 50.00% |
| 2016-09-30 | 63.40% |
| 2016-06-30 | 23.33% |
| 2016-03-31 | 24.59% |
| 2015-12-31 | 23.51% |
| 2015-09-30 | 6.28% |
| 2015-06-30 | 6.62% |
| 2015-03-31 | 8.57% |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.34% |
| 2014-09-30 | 5.25% |
| 2014-06-30 | 5.05% |
| 2014-03-31 | 4.30% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.89% |
| 2013-09-30 | 6.73% |
| 2013-06-30 | 11.83% |
| 2013-03-31 | 5.88% |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.49% |
| 2012-09-30 | 9.38% |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.73% |
About News Corporation
News Corporation, an influential media and information services entity, is dedicated to producing and disseminating premium, engaging content along with a diverse array of products and services for both individual consumers and corporate clients worldwide. Its operations are strategically segmented into six distinct divisions: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and an "Other" category. The company supplies a wide spectrum of content and data solutions, featuring esteemed publications and services such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and OPIS. These are distributed across numerous platforms, including traditional newspapers, newswires, dedicated websites, mobile applications, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism events, video content, and podcasts. News Corporation also manages a substantial portfolio of daily, Sunday, weekly, and bi-weekly newspapers. Noteworthy titles include The Australian, The Weekend Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, Sunday Herald Sun, The Courier Mail, The Sunday Mail, The Advertiser, Sunday Mail, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday, The Times, The Sunday Times, and the New York Post, complemented by various digital mastheads and associated online properties. Beyond news, the company publishes a broad range of books, encompassing general fiction, nonfiction, children's literature, and religious titles. It further delivers sports, entertainment, and news programming to pay-TV and streaming subscribers, as well as other commercial licensees, via cable, satellite, and internet distribution. Additionally, it secures broadcasting rights for live sporting events. Moreover, News Corporation extends its services to include property and real estate-related advertising and offerings via its websites and mobile applications, provides online real estate services, and offers financial services. The company was established in 2012 and maintains its primary corporate office in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- CEO
- Robert J. Thomson