Payout ratio calculator

How much of earnings is paid out.

Built and reviewed by Dovanic, Founder and editor, FreeByteLast reviewed: 2026-08-18

Earnings per share

Dividend per share

Payout ratio

40.4%

Retained per share

$3.1

With these inputs, payout ratio comes to 40.4%. Retained per share works out to $3.1.

What moves the number · Payout ratio

Input	−10%	Now	+10%
Earnings per share	44.9%	40.4%	36.7%
Dividend per share	36.3%	40.4%	44.4%

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How much of earnings is paid out.

With the defaults above, payout ratio works out at 40.4%.