Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) FCF Payout Ratio: 23.05%
Is Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 23.05% is 25% below its 5-year average of 30.68%, near the low end of its 5-year range (26.20%–40.53%).
The FCF payout ratio for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) is 23.05%. It is below its 12-month average by 34.78% (35.34%).
FIS FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FIS Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FIS Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FIS FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
23.05%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
35.34%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
32.71%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
30.68%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
32.64%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
29.77%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
94.79%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-34.78%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-29.54%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-24.86%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-29.37%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-22.56%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-75.68%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
23.1%
Earnings Payout Ratio
167.6%
Dividend Yield
3.18%
FCF Yield
13.81%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.81B | $847.00M | 30.2% |
| 2024 | $1.97B | $800.00M | 40.5% |
| 2023 | $4.22B | $1.23B | 29.2% |
| 2022 | $3.67B | $1.14B | 31.0% |
| 2021 | $3.56B | $961.00M | 27.0% |
| 2020 | $3.31B | $868.00M | 26.2% |
| 2019 | $1.58B | $656.00M | 41.5% |
| 2018 | $1.37B | $421.00M | 30.7% |
| 2017 | $1.13B | $385.00M | 34.1% |
| 2016 | $1.31B | $341.00M | 26.1% |
| 2015 | $716.00M | $305.00M | 42.6% |
| 2014 | $793.00M | $275.00M | 34.7% |
| 2013 | $724.10M | $256.30M | 35.4% |
| 2012 | $750.60M | $234.80M | 31.3% |
| 2011 | $871.20M | $60.40M | 6.9% |
| 2010 | $757.30M | $67.90M | 9.0% |
| 2009 | $501.60M | $49.70M | 9.9% |
| 2008 | $341.00M | $38.20M | 11.2% |
| 2007 | $120.25M | $38.67M | 32.2% |
| 2006 | $194.52M | $38.25M | 19.7% |
| 2005 | $187.31M | $2.70B | 1441.5% |
| 2004 | $326.24M | $12.63M | 3.9% |
| 2003 | $94.14M | $3.24M | 3.4% |
| 2002 | $77.69M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $53.53M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $0 | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | $96.11M | $0 | 0.0% |
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.
Fidelity National Information Services, 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
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS)?
- The FCF payout ratio for FIS stock is 23.05%.
- Is Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 23.05% is 25% below its 5-year average of 30.68%, near the low end of its 5-year range (26.20%–40.53%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for FIS stock is 35.34%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for FIS stock is 32.71%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for FIS stock is 30.68%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for FIS stock is 32.64%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for FIS stock is 29.77%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for FIS stock is 94.79%.
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 30.15% |
| 2024-12-31 | 40.53% |
| 2023-12-31 | 29.17% |
| 2022-12-31 | 31.00% |
| 2021-12-31 | 27.00% |
| 2020-12-31 | 26.20% |
| 2019-12-31 | 41.47% |
| 2018-12-31 | 30.71% |
| 2017-12-31 | 34.13% |
| 2016-12-31 | 26.05% |
| 2015-12-31 | 42.60% |
| 2014-12-31 | 34.68% |
| 2013-12-31 | 35.40% |
| 2012-12-31 | 31.28% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.93% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.97% |
| 2009-12-31 | 9.91% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.20% |
| 2007-12-31 | 32.16% |
| 2006-12-31 | 19.67% |
| 2005-12-31 | 1441.45% |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.87% |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.44% |
About Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) delivers technology services and solutions to a global clientele, encompassing merchants, banks, and capital markets firms. The company's operations are structured into three primary divisions: Merchant Solutions, Banking Solutions, and Capital Market Solutions. The Merchant Solutions segment specializes in enterprise-level acquiring services, software-driven acquiring for small and medium-sized businesses, and comprehensive global e-commerce offerings. Within Banking Solutions, FIS provides a wide spectrum of services, including core processing systems and ancillary applications; digital platforms for internet, mobile, and electronic banking; robust solutions for fraud prevention, risk management, and regulatory compliance; electronic funds transfer (EFT) and network services; diverse card and retail payment options; wealth and retirement planning tools; and essential item processing and output services. The Capital Market Solutions segment furnishes solutions for securities processing and financial operations, global trading activities, asset management and insurance services, and corporate liquidity management. Established in 1968, Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Information Technology Services
- CEO
- Stephanie L. Ferris