Walmart Inc. (WMT) FCF Payout Ratio: 61.37%
Is Walmart Inc.’s fcf payout ratio high or low?
Walmart Inc.'s fcf payout ratio of 61.37% is 34% above its 5-year average of 45.67%, near the high end of its 5-year range (23.70%–55.55%).
The fcf payout ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT) is 61.37%. It is above its 12-month average by 19.01% (51.57%).
WMT FCF Payout Ratio Chart
WMT Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
WMT Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
WMT FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
61.37%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
51.57%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
48.69%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
45.67%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
41.18%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
42.56%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
45.40%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+19.01%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+26.04%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+34.38%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+49.02%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+44.18%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+35.17%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
61.4%
Earnings Payout Ratio
35.2%
Dividend Yield
0.81%
FCF Yield
1.32%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14.92B | $7.51B | 50.3% |
| 2025 | $12.66B | $6.69B | 52.8% |
| 2024 | $15.12B | $6.14B | 40.6% |
| 2023 | $11.98B | $6.11B | 51.0% |
| 2022 | $11.07B | $6.15B | 55.5% |
| 2021 | $25.81B | $6.12B | 23.7% |
| 2020 | $14.55B | $6.05B | 41.6% |
| 2019 | $17.41B | $6.10B | 35.1% |
| 2018 | $18.29B | $6.12B | 33.5% |
| 2017 | $20.91B | $6.22B | 29.7% |
| 2016 | $16.07B | $6.29B | 39.2% |
| 2015 | $16.39B | $6.18B | 37.7% |
| 2014 | $10.14B | $6.14B | 60.5% |
| 2013 | $12.69B | $5.36B | 42.2% |
| 2012 | $10.74B | $5.05B | 47.0% |
| 2011 | $10.94B | $4.44B | 40.5% |
| 2010 | $14.06B | $4.22B | 30.0% |
| 2009 | $11.65B | $3.75B | 32.2% |
| 2008 | $5.42B | $3.59B | 66.2% |
| 2007 | $4.50B | $2.80B | 62.3% |
| 2006 | $3.07B | $2.51B | 81.8% |
| 2005 | $2.15B | $2.21B | 102.9% |
| 2004 | $5.69B | $1.57B | 27.6% |
| 2003 | $3.18B | $1.33B | 41.8% |
| 2002 | $1.88B | $1.25B | 66.5% |
| 2001 | $1.56B | $1.07B | 68.5% |
| 2000 | $2.01B | $890.00M | 44.3% |
| 1999 | $3.85B | $693.00M | 18.0% |
| 1998 | $4.49B | $611.00M | 13.6% |
| 1997 | $3.29B | $481.00M | 14.6% |
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.
Walmart 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
Walmart Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the fcf payout ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The fcf payout ratio for WMT stock is 61.37%.
- Is Walmart Inc.'s fcf payout ratio high or low?
- Walmart Inc.'s fcf payout ratio of 61.37% is 34% above its 5-year average of 45.67%, near the high end of its 5-year range (23.70%–55.55%).
- What is the TTM average fcf payout ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The TTM average fcf payout ratio for WMT stock is 51.57%.
- What is the 3Y average fcf payout ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 3Y average fcf payout ratio for WMT stock is 48.69%.
- What is the 5Y average fcf payout ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 5Y average fcf payout ratio for WMT stock is 45.67%.
- What is the 10Y average fcf payout ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 10Y average fcf payout ratio for WMT stock is 41.18%.
- What is the 15Y average fcf payout ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 15Y average fcf payout ratio for WMT stock is 42.56%.
- What is the 20Y average fcf payout ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 20Y average fcf payout ratio for WMT stock is 45.40%.
Walmart Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 50.30% |
| 2025-01-31 | 52.83% |
| 2024-01-31 | 40.61% |
| 2023-01-31 | 51.02% |
| 2022-01-31 | 55.55% |
| 2021-01-31 | 23.70% |
| 2020-01-31 | 41.57% |
| 2019-01-31 | 35.05% |
| 2018-01-31 | 33.49% |
| 2017-01-31 | 29.73% |
| 2016-01-31 | 39.15% |
| 2015-01-31 | 37.74% |
| 2014-01-31 | 60.53% |
| 2013-01-31 | 42.24% |
| 2012-01-31 | 46.98% |
| 2011-01-31 | 40.54% |
| 2010-01-31 | 29.98% |
| 2009-01-31 | 32.16% |
| 2008-01-31 | 66.20% |
| 2007-01-31 | 62.29% |
| 2006-01-31 | 81.79% |
| 2005-01-31 | 102.93% |
| 2004-01-31 | 27.58% |
| 2003-01-31 | 41.80% |
| 2002-01-31 | 66.54% |
| 2001-01-31 | 68.50% |
| 2000-01-31 | 44.26% |
| 1999-01-31 | 18.02% |
| 1998-01-31 | 13.62% |
| 1997-01-31 | 14.63% |