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

The group in October reset its dividend policy by setting an around 55% payout ratio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The Singapore energy solutions company’s recurring income base is close to S$1 billion, and it plans to raise its absolute dividend and payout ratio to match peers, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Conagra’s “dividend payout ratio is elevated at 80% in FY 26 vs. 50% to 55% historical target,” wrote CFRA’s Arun Sundaram in a note last week.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Still, while an 80% dividend payout ratio is above the S&P 500’s average of around 60%, it is below the 90% level that often starts setting off alarm bells for investors.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Conagra’s dividend payout ratio is elevated at 80% for fiscal year 2026, above its 50% to 55% historical target, according to an analyst.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026