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Xylem Inc. (XYL) FCF Payout Ratio: 41.83%

Is Xylem Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?

Xylem Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 41.83% is 10% below its 5-year average of 46.62%, around the middle of its 5-year range (29.33%–61.52%).

The FCF payout ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL) is 41.83%. It is above its 12-month average by 4.42% (40.06%).

XYL FCF Payout Ratio Chart

XYL FCF Payout Ratio
42.97%+15.64% 1Y
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XYL Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

XYL Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

XYL FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

41.83%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

40.06%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

47.22%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

46.62%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

39.66%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

36.28%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

36.28%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+4.42%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-11.41%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-10.27%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+5.47%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+15.31%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+15.31%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

41.8%

Earnings Payout Ratio

42.2%

Dividend Yield

1.53%

FCF Yield

3.67%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$910.00M$391.00M43.0%
2024$942.00M$350.00M37.2%
2023$566.00M$299.00M52.8%
2022$388.00M$217.00M55.9%
2021$330.00M$203.00M61.5%
2020$641.00M$188.00M29.3%
2019$613.00M$174.00M28.4%
2018$349.00M$152.00M43.6%
2017$516.00M$130.00M25.2%
2016$373.00M$112.00M30.0%
2015$347.00M$102.00M29.4%
2014$297.00M$94.00M31.6%
2013$198.00M$87.00M43.9%
2012$284.00M$75.00M26.4%
2011$323.00M$19.00M5.9%
2010$301.00M$00.0%
2009$308.00M$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.

Xylem 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

Xylem Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The FCF payout ratio for XYL stock is 41.83%.
Is Xylem Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Xylem Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 41.83% is 10% below its 5-year average of 46.62%, around the middle of its 5-year range (29.33%–61.52%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for XYL stock is 40.06%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for XYL stock is 47.22%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for XYL stock is 46.62%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for XYL stock is 39.66%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for XYL stock is 36.28%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for XYL stock is 36.28%.

Xylem Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2025-12-3142.97%
2024-12-3137.15%
2023-12-3152.83%
2022-12-3155.93%
2021-12-3161.52%
2020-12-3129.33%
2019-12-3128.38%
2018-12-3143.55%
2017-12-3125.19%
2016-12-3130.03%
2015-12-3129.39%
2014-12-3131.65%
2013-12-3143.94%
2012-12-3126.41%
2011-12-315.88%

About Xylem Inc.

Xylem Inc., along with its affiliated companies, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and maintaining advanced products and systems for various water and wastewater applications. Its global reach extends across the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and other international markets. The company's operations are structured into three main divisions: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions. The Water Infrastructure segment provides a comprehensive suite of products designed for the transport and treatment of water. These offerings include pumps for water, storm water, and wastewater; integrated controls and systems; equipment for filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment; and mobile dewatering units. These are sold under prominent brands such as Flygt, Godwin, Wedeco, Sanitaire, Leopold, and Xylem Vue. In the Applied Water segment, Xylem delivers critical components like pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems. These products, bearing brand names like Goulds Water Technology, Bell & Gossett, A-C Fire Pump, Standard Xchange, Lowara, Jabsco, Xylem Vue, and Flojet, serve both residential and commercial building services, as well as industrial water management needs. The Measurement & Control Solutions division focuses on smart meters, interconnected communication devices, and various measurement and control technologies, encompassing crucial infrastructure solutions. This segment also extends its services to include software offerings such as cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring, data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management, and pressure monitoring solutions. Furthermore, it supplies testing equipment and managed services. Products from this segment are distributed under brands including Pure, Sensus, Smith Blair, WTW, Xylem Vue, and YSI. Xylem Inc. reaches its customers and markets its offerings through a diverse network comprising its direct sales force, resellers, distributors, and value-added solution providers. The company, which was established in 2011, was previously known as ITT WCO, Inc. before officially adopting the name Xylem Inc. in May 2011. Its principal headquarters are located in Rye Brook, New York.

Washington, DC
23,000 employees
Industrials / Industrial - Machinery
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
CEO
Matthew Francis Pine