FCF Payout Ratio: 3.61%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 3.61% is 33% below its 5-year average of 5.38%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.61%–6.85%).
As of the fiscal period ended Thursday, April 30, 2026. 6.91% below its 12-month average of 3.88%.
HEI-A FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
HEI-A Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
HEI-A Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
HEI-A FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
3.61%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
3.88%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
5.05%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
5.38%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
5.32%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
5.26%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
5.15%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.91%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-28.49%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-32.93%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-32.22%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-31.34%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-29.98%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
3.6%
Earnings Payout Ratio
5.2%
Dividend Yield
0.10%
FCF Yield
2.51%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $861.38M | $31.97M | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $614.11M | $29.07M | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $399.30M | $27.37M | 6.9% |
| 2022 | $435.87M | $24.47M | 5.6% |
| 2021 | $407.90M | $23.00M | 5.6% |
| 2020 | $386.19M | $21.55M | 5.6% |
| 2019 | $408.44M | $18.69M | 4.6% |
| 2018 | $286.62M | $15.36M | 5.4% |
| 2017 | $248.89M | $12.81M | 5.1% |
| 2016 | $218.32M | $10.72M | 4.9% |
| 2015 | $154.61M | $9.34M | 6.0% |
| 2014 | $174.28M | $31.21M | 17.9% |
| 2013 | $113.51M | $120.36M | 106.0% |
| 2012 | $123.32M | $5.69M | 4.6% |
| 2011 | $116.07M | $4.49M | 3.9% |
| 2010 | $92.84M | $3.55M | 3.8% |
| 2009 | $65.56M | $3.15M | 4.8% |
| 2008 | $59.71M | $2.63M | 4.4% |
| 2007 | $44.56M | $2.06M | 4.6% |
| 2006 | $36.94M | $2.00M | 5.4% |
| 2005 | $27.54M | $1.22M | 4.4% |
| 2004 | $38.31M | $1.20M | 3.1% |
| 2003 | $24.11M | $1.05M | 4.4% |
| 2002 | $17.43M | $1.04M | 6.0% |
| 2001 | $9.60M | $0.94M | 9.8% |
| 2000 | $3.47M | $0.85M | 24.4% |
| 1999 | ($111.10M) | $0.70M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | ($42.30M) | $0.60M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | ($1.90M) | $0.50M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | ($1.50M) | $0.50M | N/A (Loss) |
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 HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
- The FCF payout ratio for HEI-A stock is 3.61%.
- Is HEICO Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 3.61% is 33% below its 5-year average of 5.38%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.61%–6.85%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for HEI-A stock is 3.88%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for HEI-A stock is 5.05%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for HEI-A stock is 5.38%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for HEI-A stock is 5.32%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for HEI-A stock is 5.26%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for HEI-A stock is 5.15%.
HEI-A FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 3.61% |
| 2026-01-31 | 3.97% |
| 2025-10-31 | 3.71% |
| 2025-07-31 | 4.09% |
| 2025-04-30 | 4.00% |
| 2025-01-31 | 4.35% |
| 2024-10-31 | 4.73% |
| 2024-07-31 | 5.21% |
| 2024-04-30 | 5.58% |
| 2024-01-31 | 6.38% |
| 2023-10-31 | 6.85% |
| 2023-07-31 | 6.80% |
| 2023-04-30 | 6.32% |
| 2023-01-31 | 5.99% |
| 2022-10-31 | 5.61% |
| 2022-07-31 | 6.06% |
| 2022-04-30 | 6.45% |
| 2022-01-31 | 6.33% |
| 2021-10-31 | 5.64% |
| 2021-07-31 | 5.63% |
| 2021-04-30 | 5.67% |
| 2021-01-31 | 5.35% |
| 2020-10-31 | 5.58% |
| 2020-07-31 | 5.41% |
| 2020-04-30 | 4.62% |
| 2020-01-31 | 4.59% |
| 2019-10-31 | 4.58% |
| 2019-07-31 | 4.56% |
| 2019-04-30 | 4.47% |
| 2019-01-31 | 5.90% |
| 2018-10-31 | 5.36% |
| 2018-07-31 | 5.94% |
| 2018-04-30 | 6.14% |
| 2018-01-31 | 5.97% |
| 2017-10-31 | 5.15% |
| 2017-07-31 | 5.62% |
| 2017-04-30 | 5.31% |
| 2017-01-31 | 5.01% |
| 2016-10-31 | 4.91% |
| 2016-07-31 | 5.46% |
| 2016-04-30 | 5.38% |
| 2016-01-31 | 5.94% |
| 2015-10-31 | 6.04% |
| 2015-07-31 | 5.60% |
| 2015-04-30 | 4.75% |
| 2015-01-31 | 5.09% |
| 2014-10-31 | 17.91% |
| 2014-07-31 | 20.85% |
| 2014-04-30 | 24.60% |
| 2014-01-31 | 23.05% |
| 2013-10-31 | 106.04% |
| 2013-07-31 | 88.37% |
| 2013-04-30 | 98.70% |
| 2013-01-31 | 86.71% |
| 2012-10-31 | 4.61% |
| 2012-07-31 | 5.64% |
| 2012-04-30 | 4.74% |
| 2012-01-31 | 5.82% |
| 2011-10-31 | 3.96% |
| 2011-07-31 | 4.11% |
| 2011-04-30 | 3.96% |
| 2011-01-31 | 4.25% |
| 2010-10-31 | 3.97% |
| 2010-07-31 | 3.98% |
| 2010-04-30 | 4.00% |
| 2010-01-31 | 3.87% |
| 2009-10-31 | 4.80% |
| 2009-07-31 | 6.41% |
| 2009-04-30 | 5.52% |
| 2009-01-31 | 5.25% |
| 2008-10-31 | 4.41% |
| 2008-07-31 | 4.16% |
| 2008-04-30 | 4.14% |
| 2008-01-31 | 4.59% |
| 2007-10-31 | 4.61% |
| 2007-07-31 | 4.61% |
| 2007-04-30 | 4.04% |
| 2007-01-31 | 6.31% |
| 2006-10-31 | 5.42% |
| 2006-07-31 | 5.99% |
| 2006-04-30 | 7.34% |
| 2006-01-31 | 5.41% |
| 2005-10-31 | 4.45% |
| 2005-07-31 | 5.25% |
| 2005-04-30 | 3.77% |
| 2005-01-31 | 3.51% |
| 2004-10-31 | 3.13% |
| 2004-07-31 | 3.14% |
| 2004-04-30 | 4.10% |
| 2004-01-31 | 4.42% |
| 2003-10-31 | 4.38% |
| 2003-07-31 | 4.62% |
| 2003-04-30 | 4.84% |
About HEICO Corporation
HEICO Corporation operates as a diversified enterprise, involved in the design, manufacturing, and global distribution of specialized products and services primarily for the aerospace, defense, and electronics sectors. Its activities span both domestic and international markets. The company's Flight Support Group division delivers a range of essential components and services. This encompasses producing replacement parts for jet engines and aircraft, as well as fabricating thermal insulation blankets, advanced renewable insulation systems, and various specialty components. The segment also functions as a distributor for critical hydraulic, pneumatic, structural, interconnect, mechanical, and electro-mechanical parts, serving commercial, regional, and general aviation clients. A significant aspect of its operations involves extensive repair and overhaul services for jet engine and aircraft components, avionics, instruments, composites, and flight surfaces on commercial aircraft, alongside maintaining avionics, navigation systems, and other vital instruments utilized in military aircraft. Within its Electronic Technologies Group segment, HEICO develops and supplies advanced technological products. This broad portfolio features electro-optical infrared simulation and testing equipment, electro-optical laser products, and diverse power equipment, including microwave solutions. The segment additionally produces electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding and suppression filters, high-speed interface products, high voltage interconnection devices, sophisticated advanced power electronics, and power conversion units. Essential safety devices such as underwater and emergency locator transmission beacons are also manufactured. Further specialized electronic offerings include traveling wave tube amplifiers, microwave power modules, three-dimensional microelectronic and stacked memory products, robust connectivity solutions designed for harsh environments, and custom molded cable assemblies. Completing its specialized array are radio frequency and microwave amplifiers, transmitters, and receivers; communications and electronic intercept receivers and tuners; self-sealing auxiliary fuel systems; active antenna systems; and nuclear radiation detectors. HEICO's varied client base predominantly includes entities within the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications, and broader electronics industries. The corporation, founded in 1957, is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- CEO
- Eric A. Mendelson