NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI) FCF Payout Ratio: 34.65%
Is NXP Semiconductors N.V.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
NXP Semiconductors N.V.'s FCF payout ratio of 34.65% is in line with its 5-year average of 35.19%, around the middle of its 5-year range (21.43%–50.51%).
The FCF payout ratio for NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI) is 34.65%. It is below its 12-month average by 25.33% (46.41%).
NXPI FCF Payout Ratio Chart
NXPI Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
NXPI Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
NXPI FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
34.65%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
46.41%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
40.87%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
35.19%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
28.92%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
28.92%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
28.92%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-25.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-15.22%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-1.52%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+19.80%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+19.80%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+19.80%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
34.6%
Earnings Payout Ratio
50.7%
Dividend Yield
1.36%
FCF Yield
3.92%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.42B | $1.02B | 42.3% |
| 2024 | $2.06B | $1.04B | 50.5% |
| 2023 | $2.51B | $1.01B | 40.1% |
| 2022 | $2.67B | $815.00M | 30.5% |
| 2021 | $2.15B | $562.00M | 26.2% |
| 2020 | $1.96B | $420.00M | 21.4% |
| 2019 | $1.75B | $319.00M | 18.3% |
| 2018 | $3.71B | $74.00M | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $1.83B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1.85B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $977.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $1.10B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $641.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $442.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | ($21.00M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2010 | $104.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | ($849.00M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2008 | ($1.04B) | $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.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. 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
NXP Semiconductors N.V. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI)?
- The FCF payout ratio for NXPI stock is 34.65%.
- Is NXP Semiconductors N.V.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- NXP Semiconductors N.V.'s FCF payout ratio of 34.65% is in line with its 5-year average of 35.19%, around the middle of its 5-year range (21.43%–50.51%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for NXPI stock is 46.41%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for NXPI stock is 40.87%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for NXPI stock is 35.19%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for NXPI stock is 28.92%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for NXPI stock is 28.92%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for NXPI stock is 28.92%.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 42.30% |
| 2024-12-31 | 50.51% |
| 2023-12-31 | 40.13% |
| 2022-12-31 | 30.55% |
| 2021-12-31 | 26.20% |
| 2020-12-31 | 21.43% |
| 2019-12-31 | 18.28% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.00% |
About NXP Semiconductors N.V.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. specializes in the design and production of a broad array of semiconductor solutions. Its extensive portfolio encompasses various processing units, such as microcontrollers, application processors (including the popular i.MX series and its 8 and 9 families), and communication processors. NXP also provides advanced wireless connectivity solutions, featuring technologies like near-field communication (NFC), ultra-wideband (UWB), Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, and integrated Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Systems-on-Chip (SoCs). Furthermore, its offerings extend to analog and interface devices, radio frequency power amplifiers, and robust security controllers. The company also develops semiconductor-based environmental and inertial sensors, including components for pressure, motion (inertial), magnetic fields, and gyroscopic measurements. These solutions find critical applications across diverse sectors, including the automotive industry, industrial automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), mobile computing, and communication infrastructure. NXP distributes its products globally, serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract manufacturers, and a network of distributors. Its operational footprint spans key global regions, including China, the Netherlands, the United States, Singapore, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia, in addition to its broader international reach. Founded in 2006, the company initially operated as KASLION Acquisition B.V. before adopting its current name, NXP Semiconductors N.V., in May 2010. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- CEO
- Rafael Sotomayor