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.
