Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) FCF Payout Ratio: 87.28%
Is Kenvue Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Kenvue Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 87.28% is 65% below its 2-year average of 249.10%, near the low end of its 2-year range (87.28%–539.24%).
16.10% below its 12-month average of 104.03%.
KVUE FCF Payout Ratio Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
KVUE Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
KVUE Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
KVUE FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
87.28%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
104.03%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
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FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-16.10%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
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CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
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CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
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CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
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CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
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Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
87.3%
Earnings Payout Ratio
107.8%
Dividend Yield
4.51%
FCF Yield
5.15%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.72B | $1.58B | 91.8% |
| 2024 | $1.33B | $1.55B | 116.3% |
| 2023 | $2.70B | $14.55B | 539.2% |
| 2022 | $2.15B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $39.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $3.17B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $2.71B | $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.
Kenvue 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.
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Kenvue Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)?
- The FCF payout ratio for KVUE stock is 87.28%.
- Is Kenvue Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Kenvue Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 87.28% is 65% below its 2-year average of 249.10%, near the low end of its 2-year range (87.28%–539.24%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for KVUE stock is 104.03%.
Kenvue Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-28 | 91.81% |
| 2024-12-29 | 116.25% |
| 2023-12-31 | 539.24% |
About Kenvue Inc.
Kenvue Inc. functions as a global leader in the consumer health sector. The company structures its operations across three primary divisions: Self Care, Skin Health and Beauty, and Essential Health. Within the Self Care unit, it offers a diverse range of products for common conditions like coughs, colds, and allergies, in addition to pain relief, digestive health, and smoking cessation aids, featuring prominent brands such as Tylenol, Nicorette, and Zyrtec. The Skin Health and Beauty segment delivers various solutions for facial, body, hair, and sun protection, recognized under popular labels including Neutrogena, Aveeno, and OGX. Moreover, the Essential Health category provides oral hygiene, infant care, feminine wellness, and wound treatment products, marketed through esteemed brands like Listerine, Johnson's, Band-Aid, and Stayfree. Established in 2022, Kenvue Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Skillman, New Jersey, and operates as a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Kirk L. Perry