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payout ratio

American  

noun

  1. the ratio between dividends paid out and earnings per share of common stock within a time period.


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The bank also plans to raise “income per employee” by 20% by 2028, aided by over 15% reduction in corporate roles by 2030 and to increase the dividend payout ratio to 30% or more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The next item on your list should be the dividend payout ratio.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Telekom raises its minimum payout ratio to 75% from 40%-60% previously and shifts to quarterly dividends from semi-annual payments starting 1Q.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The company also anticipates steady shareholder returns with a dividend payout ratio around 50% of recurring net income.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The company’s dividend payout ratio is modest at around 30% based on projected 2026 earnings.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

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