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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While the analysts cut their 2026-2028 earnings estimates by 6.2%-11% on value-added tax’s effects, they retain their projection of a more than 65% dividend payout ratio, which implies a 7.9% yield.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

The miner surprised with a final dividend of US$0.99/share, a 72% payout ratio.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

The group said last year that it was lifting its dividend payout ratio and that share buybacks remained on the table to return extra cash to shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Conagra’s $7.3 billion debt costs nearly $400 million annually in interest, limiting reinvestment despite a 58% dividend payout ratio.

From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026

Its dividend payout ratio, the share of quarterly profits that goes toward a company’s dividend, was 58% over the past year, according to FactSet, well below the typical danger zone of 80% to 90%.

From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026

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