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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Example Sentences

With a dividend payout ratio of just 30%, its 2.5% yield looks safe.

From Barron's

With a dividend payout ratio just below 65%, the Columbia Banking System should be able to ride sluggish short-term growth.

From Barron's

A dividend payout ratio is the share of a funds net income that goes toward paying the divided.

From Barron's

His first-half dividend forecast is 30% lower than consensus on a 65% payout ratio.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chevron’s dividend payout ratio increased from 67% in late 2024 to over 95% by September, due to weak oil prices and acquisition costs.

From Barron's