Stryker Corporation (SYK) FCF Payout Ratio: 28.76%
Is Stryker Corporation’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Stryker Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 28.76% is 21% below its 5-year average of 36.42%, near the low end of its 5-year range (28.76%–51.62%).
11.42% below its 12-month average of 32.47%.
SYK FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SYK Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SYK Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SYK FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
28.76%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
32.47%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
38.22%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
36.42%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
44.76%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
32.84%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
26.93%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-11.42%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-24.75%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-21.03%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-35.74%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-12.43%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+6.80%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
28.8%
Earnings Payout Ratio
40.5%
Dividend Yield
1.11%
FCF Yield
3.81%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.28B | $1.28B | 30.0% |
| 2024 | $3.49B | $1.22B | 35.0% |
| 2023 | $3.14B | $1.14B | 36.3% |
| 2022 | $2.04B | $1.05B | 51.6% |
| 2021 | $2.74B | $950.00M | 34.7% |
| 2020 | $2.79B | $863.00M | 30.9% |
| 2019 | $1.54B | $778.00M | 50.5% |
| 2018 | $2.04B | $703.00M | 34.5% |
| 2017 | $961.00M | $636.00M | 66.2% |
| 2016 | $1.43B | $568.00M | 39.9% |
| 2015 | $629.00M | $521.00M | 82.8% |
| 2014 | $1.55B | $462.00M | 29.8% |
| 2013 | $1.69B | $401.00M | 23.7% |
| 2012 | $1.45B | $324.00M | 22.4% |
| 2011 | $1.21B | $279.00M | 23.1% |
| 2010 | $1.37B | $238.30M | 17.5% |
| 2009 | $1.33B | $198.40M | 14.9% |
| 2008 | $1.02B | $135.60M | 13.3% |
| 2007 | $840.60M | $89.70M | 10.7% |
| 2006 | $649.80M | $44.60M | 6.9% |
| 2005 | $592.10M | $36.20M | 6.1% |
| 2004 | $405.50M | $28.00M | 6.9% |
| 2003 | $504.00M | $23.70M | 4.7% |
| 2002 | $364.90M | $19.70M | 5.4% |
| 2001 | $306.40M | $15.70M | 5.1% |
| 2000 | $251.10M | $12.70M | 5.1% |
| 1999 | $207.80M | $11.60M | 5.6% |
| 1998 | ($1.59B) | $10.60M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | $56.70M | $9.70M | 17.1% |
| 1996 | $177.60M | $4.40M | 2.5% |
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.
Stryker 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
Stryker Corporation FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
- The FCF payout ratio for SYK stock is 28.76%.
- Is Stryker Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Stryker Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 28.76% is 21% below its 5-year average of 36.42%, near the low end of its 5-year range (28.76%–51.62%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for SYK stock is 32.47%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for SYK stock is 38.22%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for SYK stock is 36.42%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for SYK stock is 44.76%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for SYK stock is 32.84%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for SYK stock is 26.93%.
Stryker Corporation FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 29.98% |
| 2024-12-31 | 34.96% |
| 2023-12-31 | 36.32% |
| 2022-12-31 | 51.62% |
| 2021-12-31 | 34.70% |
| 2020-12-31 | 30.93% |
| 2019-12-31 | 50.45% |
| 2018-12-31 | 34.49% |
| 2017-12-31 | 66.18% |
| 2016-12-31 | 39.86% |
| 2015-12-31 | 82.83% |
| 2014-12-31 | 29.83% |
| 2013-12-31 | 23.71% |
| 2012-12-31 | 22.39% |
| 2011-12-31 | 23.10% |
| 2010-12-31 | 17.45% |
| 2009-12-31 | 14.92% |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.29% |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.67% |
| 2006-12-31 | 6.86% |
| 2005-12-31 | 6.11% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.91% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.70% |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.40% |
| 2001-12-31 | 5.12% |
| 2000-12-31 | 5.06% |
| 1999-12-31 | 5.58% |
| 1997-12-31 | 17.11% |
| 1996-12-31 | 2.48% |
About Stryker Corporation
Stryker Corporation functions as a prominent medical technology enterprise, with its operations structured across two main divisions. The Orthopaedics and Spine segment specializes in providing implants for joint replacement procedures (including hips and knees), as well as solutions for trauma and extremities surgeries. This division also furnishes a comprehensive suite of spinal implant products, such as cervical, thoracolumbar, and interbody systems, utilized in addressing spinal injuries, deformities, and degenerative conditions. The MedSurg and Neurotechnology division offers an extensive array of products, encompassing advanced surgical equipment, surgical navigation systems, endoscopic and communication tools, patient handling devices, emergency medical apparatus, and critical care disposable items. This segment also deals in reprocessed and remanufactured medical devices, catering to various medical specialties. Furthermore, its neurotechnology offerings include devices for minimally invasive endovascular techniques, instruments for brain and open skull-based surgical interventions, and orthobiologic and biosurgery products like synthetic bone grafts and vertebral augmentation solutions. It also provides specialized minimally invasive products for treating acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, alongside craniomaxillofacial implants, which include cranial, maxillofacial, and chest wall devices, in addition to dural substitutes and sealants. Stryker distributes its diverse portfolio to medical professionals, hospitals, and other healthcare institutions in approximately 75 countries, leveraging its network of company-owned subsidiaries, regional branches, and independent dealers and distributors. Established in 1941, Stryker Corporation is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Devices
- CEO
- Kevin A. Lobo