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Adobe Inc. (ADBE) FCF Payout Ratio: 0.13%

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

Adobe Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 0.13% is 95% below its 5-year average of 2.51%, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.45%–3.99%).

The FCF payout ratio for Adobe Inc. (ADBE) is 0.13%. It is below its 12-month average by 89.04% (1.19%).

ADBE FCF Payout Ratio Chart

ADBE FCF Payout Ratio
0.45%-76.79% 1Y
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ADBE Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

ADBE Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

ADBE FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

0.13%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

1.19%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

1.77%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

2.51%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

5.25%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

5.25%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

5.25%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-89.04%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-92.68%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-94.82%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-97.52%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-97.52%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-97.52%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

0.1%

Earnings Payout Ratio

0.2%

Dividend Yield

0.01%

FCF Yield

10.71%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$9.85B$00.0%
2024$7.82B$00.0%
2023$6.94B$00.0%
2022$7.40B$00.0%
2021$6.89B$00.0%
2020$5.31B$00.0%
2019$4.09B$00.0%
2018$3.76B$00.0%
2017$2.73B$00.0%
2016$2.00B$00.0%
2015$1.28B$00.0%
2014$1.14B$00.0%
2013$963.33M$00.0%
2012$1.23B$00.0%
2011$1.33B$00.0%
2010$943.35M$00.0%
2009$998.18M$00.0%
2008$1.17B$00.0%
2007$1.31B$00.0%
2006$843.99M$00.0%
2005$681.48M$3.04M0.4%
2004$620.52M$11.94M1.9%
2003$393.68M$11.63M3.0%
2002$297.75M$11.88M4.0%
2001$372.15M$12.01M3.2%
2000$414.79M$11.98M2.9%
1999$291.99M$12.23M4.2%
1998$143.72M$16.29M11.3%
1997$174.76M$20.91M12.0%
1996$152.25M$14.59M9.6%

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.

Adobe 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

Adobe Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The FCF payout ratio for ADBE stock is 0.13%.
Is Adobe Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Adobe Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 0.13% is 95% below its 5-year average of 2.51%, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.45%–3.99%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for ADBE stock is 1.19%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for ADBE stock is 1.77%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for ADBE stock is 2.51%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for ADBE stock is 5.25%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for ADBE stock is 5.25%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for ADBE stock is 5.25%.

Adobe Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2005-12-020.45%
2004-12-031.92%
2003-11-282.95%
2002-11-293.99%
2001-11-303.23%
2000-12-012.89%
1999-12-034.19%
1998-11-2711.33%
1997-11-2811.97%
1996-11-299.58%

About Adobe Inc.

Adobe Inc. stands as a prominent global software provider, delivering a diverse range of solutions. Its operations are structured into three primary business divisions: Digital Media, Digital Experience, and Publishing and Advertising. The Digital Media segment empowers individuals, teams, and enterprises to generate, disseminate, and amplify various forms of content through its array of products and services, including the cloud-native Document Cloud platform. Central to this segment is Creative Cloud, its subscription-based flagship, granting access to a comprehensive suite of creative tools. This division caters to a diverse range of users, from professional content creators and marketers to educators, communicators, and general consumers. Adobe's Digital Experience division offers an integrated suite of applications and services designed to empower brands and businesses to craft, orchestrate, assess, and enhance customer journeys, from initial analytical insights to final commercial transactions. It serves a broad professional base including marketing teams, advertisers, agencies, data scientists, and senior executives. The Publishing and Advertising segment provides specialized offerings such as e-learning tools, technical documentation services, web conferencing solutions, advanced printing technologies, and its Advertising Cloud suite. Adobe engages directly with enterprise clients through its dedicated sales teams and regional offices. Individual end-users can access its offerings via app stores or its official website, adobe.com. Additionally, an extensive indirect channel supports distribution, encompassing partners such as distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, software vendors, retailers, and original equipment manufacturers. Established in 1982, the company, initially named Adobe Systems Incorporated, rebranded as Adobe Inc. in October 2018. Its corporate headquarters are situated in San Jose, California.

San Jose, CA
30,709 employees
Technology / Software - Application
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
CEO
Shantanu Narayen