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PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) FCF Payout Ratio: 7.31%

The FCF payout ratio for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) is 7.31%. It is above its 12-month average by 212.87% (2.34%).

PYPL FCF Payout Ratio Chart

PYPL FCF Payout Ratio
2.34%+0.00% 1M
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PYPL Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

PYPL Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

PYPL FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

7.31%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

2.34%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

2.34%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

2.34%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

2.34%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

2.34%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

2.34%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+212.87%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+212.87%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+212.87%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+212.87%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+212.87%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+212.87%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

7.3%

Earnings Payout Ratio

7.7%

Dividend Yield

1.01%

FCF Yield

14.45%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$5.56B$130.00M2.3%
2024$6.77B$00.0%
2023$4.22B$00.0%
2022$5.11B$00.0%
2021$4.89B$00.0%
2020$4.99B$00.0%
2019$3.37B$00.0%
2018$4.66B$00.0%
2017$1.86B$00.0%
2016$2.49B$00.0%
2015$1.82B$00.0%
2014$1.73B$00.0%
2013$1.60B$00.0%
2012$1.05B$00.0%

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.

PayPal Holdings, 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

PayPal Holdings, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
The FCF payout ratio for PYPL stock is 7.31%.
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for PYPL stock is 2.34%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for PYPL stock is 2.34%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for PYPL stock is 2.34%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for PYPL stock is 2.34%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for PYPL stock is 2.34%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for PYPL stock is 2.34%.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2025-12-312.34%

About PayPal Holdings, Inc.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. provides a worldwide technological framework that facilitates digital financial transactions for both businesses and individual users. The company offers a wide array of payment services through well-known brands such as PayPal, PayPal Credit, Braintree, Venmo, Xoom, Zettle, Hyperwallet, Honey, and Paidy. Through its extensive platform, consumers are able to send and receive funds across roughly 200 global markets and in approximately 100 different currencies. Additionally, users can transfer money to their bank accounts in 56 currencies and maintain account balances in 25 distinct currencies within their PayPal accounts. Founded in 1998, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in San Jose, California.

San Jose, CA
24,400 employees
Financial Services / Financial - Credit Services
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Credit Services
CEO
Enrique J. Lores