FCF Payout Ratio: 550.81%
The FCF payout ratio is 550.81%.
AVA FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
AVA Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
AVA Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
AVA FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
550.81%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
365.42%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
194.83%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
200.39%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+50.73%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+182.72%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+174.87%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
550.8%
Earnings Payout Ratio
82.6%
Dividend Yield
4.80%
FCF Yield
N/A
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ($101.00M) | $159.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2024 | $1.00M | $150.00M | n/m |
| 2023 | ($51.56M) | $141.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2022 | ($327.79M) | $129.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2021 | ($172.60M) | $118.21M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2020 | ($73.30M) | $110.25M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | ($44.30M) | $102.77M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($62.47M) | $98.05M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | ($2.04M) | $92.46M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2016 | ($48.73M) | $87.15M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | ($18.67M) | $82.40M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | ($64.67M) | $78.31M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2013 | ($60.56M) | $73.28M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2012 | $40.58M | $68.55M | 168.9% |
| 2011 | $26.09M | $63.74M | 244.3% |
| 2010 | $23.78M | $55.68M | 234.1% |
| 2009 | $50.28M | $44.36M | 88.2% |
| 2008 | ($107.32M) | $37.07M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | $42.55M | $31.45M | 73.9% |
| 2006 | $36.38M | $27.93M | 76.8% |
| 2005 | ($89.15M) | $26.44M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2004 | ($10.13M) | $24.91M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2003 | $13.56M | $24.78M | 182.7% |
| 2002 | $247.72M | $25.46M | 10.3% |
| 2001 | ($392.72M) | $25.11M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | ($123.14M) | $28.30M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | ($5.50M) | $39.80M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | $160.10M | $64.50M | 40.3% |
| 1997 | $101.70M | $75.30M | 74.0% |
| 1996 | $84.90M | $77.30M | 91.0% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio TTM = trailing 4Q dividends paid / trailing 4Q 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.
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.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
- The FCF payout ratio for AVA stock is 550.81%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for AVA stock is 365.42%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for AVA stock is 194.83%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for AVA stock is 200.39%.
AVA FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2024-03-31 | 550.81% |
| 2018-09-30 | 202.20% |
| 2018-06-30 | 241.81% |
| 2018-03-31 | 247.18% |
| 2017-06-30 | 309.44% |
| 2014-06-30 | 641.08% |
| 2013-03-31 | 576.90% |
| 2012-12-31 | 168.93% |
| 2012-09-30 | 203.49% |
| 2012-06-30 | 164.87% |
| 2012-03-31 | 184.00% |
| 2011-12-31 | 244.27% |
| 2011-09-30 | 209.75% |
| 2011-06-30 | 112.60% |
| 2011-03-31 | 148.44% |
| 2010-12-31 | 234.14% |
| 2010-09-30 | 234.90% |
| 2010-03-31 | 122.97% |
| 2009-12-31 | 88.23% |
| 2008-09-30 | 362.39% |
| 2007-12-31 | 73.92% |
| 2007-06-30 | 236.25% |
| 2007-03-31 | 356.94% |
| 2006-12-31 | 76.76% |
| 2006-06-30 | 101.82% |
| 2005-09-30 | 283.63% |
| 2003-12-31 | 182.68% |
| 2003-09-30 | 32.01% |
| 2003-06-30 | 14.89% |
| 2003-03-31 | 13.87% |
About Avista Corporation
Avista Corporation operates as an energy utility, conducting business through its various subsidiaries. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities division is responsible for electric distribution and transmission, as well as natural gas distribution services, across parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It also delivers natural gas services to areas of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Additionally, this segment generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana, and engages in the wholesale buying and selling of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment, conversely, supplies electrical services to approximately 17,400 customers located in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates its electricity from hydroelectric, thermal, and wind power sources. As of February 23, 2022, Avista was serving 406,000 electric customers and 372,000 natural gas customers. Beyond its core utility business, the company also makes investments in venture funds, real estate, and other diverse ventures. Avista Corporation was established in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Diversified Utilities
- CEO
- Heather Lynn Rosentrater