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Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD) FCF Payout Ratio: 23.31%

Is Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 23.31% is in line with its 5-year average of 22.39%, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.47%–29.89%).

9.73% below its 12-month average of 25.82%.

EXPD FCF Payout Ratio Chart

EXPD FCF Payout Ratio
21.76%-27.20% 1Y
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EXPD Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

EXPD Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

EXPD FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

23.31%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

25.82%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

20.51%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

22.39%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

25.72%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

28.89%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

27.40%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-9.73%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+13.66%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+4.10%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-9.38%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-19.32%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-14.91%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

23.3%

Earnings Payout Ratio

26.5%

Dividend Yield

0.97%

FCF Yield

4.21%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$953.40M$207.44M21.8%
2024$682.89M$204.09M29.9%
2023$1.01B$202.03M19.9%
2022$2.04B$213.80M10.5%
2021$832.25M$195.77M23.5%
2020$607.47M$174.93M28.8%
2019$724.91M$170.55M23.5%
2018$525.33M$156.84M29.9%
2017$393.62M$150.50M38.2%
2016$469.78M$145.12M30.9%
2015$520.33M$135.67M26.1%
2014$330.39M$124.63M37.7%
2013$354.13M$123.29M34.8%
2012$322.50M$117.26M36.4%
2011$379.02M$106.01M28.0%
2010$353.11M$84.87M24.0%
2009$296.10M$81.64M27.6%
2008$349.24M$68.10M19.5%
2007$229.80M$59.75M26.0%
2006$192.06M$47.02M24.5%
2005$188.77M$32.05M17.0%
2004$126.42M$23.37M18.5%
2003$93.59M$16.77M17.9%
2002$35.07M$12.48M35.6%
2001$130.23M$10.41M8.0%
2000$128.88M$7.18M5.6%
1999$26.73M$5.03M18.8%
1998$0.78M$3.45M440.5%
1997$23.80M$2.44M10.3%
1996$3.34M$1.93M57.8%

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.

Expeditors International of Washington, 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

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)?
The FCF payout ratio for EXPD stock is 23.31%.
Is Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 23.31% is in line with its 5-year average of 22.39%, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.47%–29.89%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for EXPD stock is 25.82%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for EXPD stock is 20.51%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for EXPD stock is 22.39%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for EXPD stock is 25.72%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for EXPD stock is 28.89%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for EXPD stock is 27.40%.

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2025-12-3121.76%
2024-12-3129.89%
2023-12-3119.93%
2022-12-3110.47%
2021-12-3123.52%
2020-12-3128.80%
2019-12-3123.53%
2018-12-3129.86%
2017-12-3138.23%
2016-12-3130.89%
2015-12-3126.07%
2014-12-3137.72%
2013-12-3134.82%
2012-12-3136.36%
2011-12-3127.97%
2010-12-3124.04%
2009-12-3127.57%
2008-12-3119.50%
2007-12-3126.00%
2006-12-3124.48%
2005-12-3116.98%
2004-12-3118.49%
2003-12-3117.92%
2002-12-3135.60%
2001-12-317.99%
2000-12-315.57%
1999-12-3118.81%
1998-12-31440.49%
1997-12-3110.27%
1996-12-3157.82%

About Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. functions as a prominent global logistics and supply chain management enterprise. With a vast operational footprint spanning the Americas, North and South Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India, the company delivers an extensive portfolio of services to its clients. Their core transportation offerings include comprehensive air freight solutions, encompassing both consolidation and forwarding, alongside diverse ocean freight services ranging from consolidated cargo to direct vessel bookings, complemented by efficient order management. Beyond mere transport, Expeditors provides crucial ancillary services such as customs brokerage and clearance, intra-continental ground delivery, and warehousing and distribution. The company's advanced supply chain capabilities feature meticulous purchase order oversight, vendor consolidation, guaranteed time-critical transportation, temperature-controlled shipping environments, cargo insurance, and sophisticated cargo monitoring and tracking systems. Moreover, they offer strategic advisory services for supply chain optimization, trade compliance, general business consulting, and enhanced cargo security protocols. Expeditors frequently acts as a freight consolidator or an authorized agent for airlines facilitating shipments. Their support infrastructure further includes the detailed preparation of all required shipping and customs documentation, expert packing and crating services, arrangement of insurance, negotiation of letters of credit, and ensuring full compliance with local export regulations. Serving a broad spectrum of industries, their client base primarily consists of retailing, wholesaling, electronics, technology, and various industrial and manufacturing companies. Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. was founded in 1979 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Seattle, Washington.

Bellevue, WA
19,203 employees
Industrials / Integrated Freight & Logistics
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Integrated Freight & Logistics
CEO
Daniel R. Wall