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U.S. Bancorp (USB) FCF Payout Ratio: 33.39%

Is U.S. Bancorp’s FCF payout ratio high or low?

U.S. Bancorp's FCF payout ratio of 33.39% is 14% below its 5-year average of 39.05%, around the middle of its 5-year range (14.56%–76.75%).

10.39% below its 12-month average of 37.26%.

USB FCF Payout Ratio Chart

USB FCF Payout Ratio
43.94%+43.66% 1Y
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USB Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

USB Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

USB FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

33.39%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

37.26%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

32.07%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

39.05%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

37.17%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

31.24%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

37.19%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-10.39%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+4.11%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-14.49%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-10.18%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+6.88%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-10.21%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

33.4%

Earnings Payout Ratio

44.6%

Dividend Yield

3.50%

FCF Yield

10.47%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$7.97B$3.50B43.9%
2024$11.27B$3.45B30.6%
2023$8.45B$3.31B39.2%
2022$21.12B$3.08B14.6%
2021$9.87B$2.89B29.3%
2020$3.72B$2.85B76.7%
2019$4.89B$2.75B56.1%
2018$10.56B$2.37B22.4%
2017$6.47B$2.21B34.2%
2016$5.34B$2.08B38.9%
2015$8.78B$2.02B23.0%
2014$5.33B$1.97B36.9%
2013$11.45B$1.83B16.0%
2012$7.96B$1.55B19.5%
2011$9.82B$935.00M9.5%
2010$5.24B$472.00M9.0%
2009$7.60B$1.30B17.1%
2008$5.31B$3.03B57.0%
2007$2.90B$2.85B98.0%
2006$5.39B$2.39B44.4%
2005$3.48B$2.25B64.6%
2004$5.03B$1.82B36.2%
2003$8.01B$1.56B19.4%
2002$3.36B$1.48B44.1%
2001$1.88B$1.24B65.6%
2000$4.34B$1.27B29.3%
1999$2.55B$573.10M22.5%
1998$1.22B$516.40M42.4%
1997$442.70M$352.90M79.7%
1996$756.80M$171.70M22.7%

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.

U.S. Bancorp 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

U.S. Bancorp FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for U.S. Bancorp (USB)?
The FCF payout ratio for USB stock is 33.39%.
Is U.S. Bancorp's FCF payout ratio high or low?
U.S. Bancorp's FCF payout ratio of 33.39% is 14% below its 5-year average of 39.05%, around the middle of its 5-year range (14.56%–76.75%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for U.S. Bancorp (USB)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for USB stock is 37.26%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for U.S. Bancorp (USB)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for USB stock is 32.07%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for U.S. Bancorp (USB)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for USB stock is 39.05%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for U.S. Bancorp (USB)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for USB stock is 37.17%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for U.S. Bancorp (USB)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for USB stock is 31.24%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for U.S. Bancorp (USB)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for USB stock is 37.19%.

U.S. Bancorp FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2025-12-3143.94%
2024-12-3130.59%
2023-12-3139.20%
2022-12-3114.56%
2021-12-3129.25%
2020-12-3176.75%
2019-12-3156.15%
2018-12-3122.40%
2017-12-3134.18%
2016-12-3138.92%
2015-12-3122.99%
2014-12-3136.93%
2013-12-3115.99%
2012-12-3119.49%
2011-12-319.52%
2010-12-319.01%
2009-12-3117.11%
2008-12-3157.04%
2007-12-3197.97%
2006-12-3144.37%
2005-12-3164.57%
2004-12-3136.16%
2003-12-3119.43%
2002-12-3144.11%
2001-12-3165.60%
2000-12-3129.28%
1999-12-3122.45%
1998-12-3142.44%
1997-12-3179.72%
1996-12-3122.69%

About U.S. Bancorp

U.S. Bancorp (USB) functions as a broad-based financial services holding company, delivering a comprehensive spectrum of banking and financial solutions throughout the United States. Its diverse customer base includes individual consumers, various businesses, institutional organizations, governmental bodies, and other financial entities. The company organizes its operations across key segments: Corporate and Commercial Banking, Consumer and Business Banking, Wealth Management and Investment Services, Payment Services, and Treasury and Corporate Support. Its offerings encompass fundamental depository services such as checking accounts, savings accounts, and time certificates. U.S. Bancorp also extends a variety of credit facilities, including traditional lending products, credit card services, lease financing, support for import/export trade, asset-backed lending, and agricultural finance. Furthermore, it provides supplementary services like capital markets access, treasury management, and receivable lock-box collection for its corporate and governmental clients. The firm also offers a full suite of asset management and fiduciary services designed for individuals, estates, foundations, corporations, and charitable organizations. Beyond these, the company supplies investment and insurance products, predominantly to customers within its operating regions, and delivers fund administration services to a range of mutual and other investment funds. Its portfolio also includes corporate and purchasing card services, corporate trust management, and merchant processing. U.S. Bancorp's capabilities additionally span investment management, ATM network operation, mortgage banking, insurance provision, brokerage activities, and leasing services. As of December 31, 2021, the company distributed its products and services through a physical network of 2,230 banking branches, mainly concentrated in the Midwest and Western United States. Digital access was also extensively provided via online platforms, mobile devices, and other electronic channels. Additionally, it managed a network of 4,059 ATMs. Founded in 1863, U.S. Bancorp is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Minneapolis, MN
70,000 employees
Financial Services / Banks - Diversified
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified
CEO
Gunjan Kedia