Veralto Corporation (VLTO) FCF Payout Ratio: 11.44%
Is Veralto Corporation’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Veralto Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 11.44% is in line with its 1-year average of 10.80%, near the high end of its 1-year range (10.75%–11.44%).
5.91% above its 12-month average of 10.80%.
VLTO FCF Payout Ratio Chart
VLTO Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
VLTO Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
VLTO FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
11.44%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
10.80%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
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FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
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FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
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FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
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FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.91%
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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Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
11.4%
Earnings Payout Ratio
12.7%
Dividend Yield
0.58%
FCF Yield
5.04%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.01B | $109.00M | 10.7% |
| 2024 | $820.00M | $89.00M | 10.9% |
| 2023 | $909.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $836.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $842.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $965.00M | $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.
Veralto Corporation 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
Veralto Corporation FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Veralto Corporation (VLTO)?
- The FCF payout ratio for VLTO stock is 11.44%.
- Is Veralto Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Veralto Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 11.44% is in line with its 1-year average of 10.80%, near the high end of its 1-year range (10.75%–11.44%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Veralto Corporation (VLTO)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for VLTO stock is 10.80%.
Veralto Corporation FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 10.75% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.85% |
About Veralto Corporation
Veralto Corporation is a global provider specializing in critical solutions across water quality management, brand protection, and packaging aesthetics. Its operations are structured into two primary divisions: Water Quality (WQ) and Product Quality & Innovation (PQI). The WQ segment delivers advanced instrumentation and treatment technologies designed for the precise measurement, analysis, and purification of water. These solutions cater to a broad spectrum of applications, from residential and commercial settings to municipal systems, industrial processes, research facilities, and natural environments. Esteemed brands like Hach, Trojan Technologies, and ChemTreat fall under this segment, which also supplies essential chemical reagents, support services, and digital tools for comprehensive water management. The PQI segment focuses on enhancing product integrity and brand appeal. It provides critical marking and coding systems for packaged consumer goods and associated consumables. Its offerings extend to comprehensive software for managing digital assets, marketing resources, and product information, alongside inline printing systems for direct application on products and packaging. Furthermore, PQI supplies sophisticated design software and imaging technology for innovative packaging development, as well as color management tools for both printed materials and a wide array of consumer and industrial products. The segment also establishes color standards crucial for the design sector, operating through well-known brands such as Videojet, Linx, Esko, X-Rite, and Pantone. Veralto's diverse clientele includes municipal utility providers, the food and beverage sector, pharmaceutical companies, and various industrial enterprises. Established in 2022, Veralto Corporation, which was previously known as DH EAS Holding Corp. before adopting its current name in February 2023, maintains its corporate headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Pollution & Treatment Controls
- CEO
- Jennifer L. Honeycutt