ALC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield
ALC has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 0.28 CHF per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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ALC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.2 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | 2026-05-07 | Interim | 0.28 | 0% | 0.49% | |
| 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-15 | Interim | 0.28 | +16.7% | 0.35% | |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-16 | Final | 0.24 | +14.3% | 0.31% | |
| 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-12 | Final | 0.21 | +5% | 0.3% | |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-05-05 | Final | 0.2 | 0% | 0.29% |
ALC Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, ALC's dividend yield is 0.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.28 CHF by the current share price of 55.68.
As of July 2026, ALC paid a dividend of 0.28 CHF in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-05 and the payout was 0.28 CHF.
ALC pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, ALC has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-05.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for ALC for the next payment is 0.308 (+10.0%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.55%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.28 CHF with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Alcon (ALC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Alcon (ALC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
ALC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.1% per year. Strong growth: ALC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
ALC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.43%. If you bought ALC's shares at 64.77 CHF five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.28 CHF per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.43% of your original purchase price.
ALC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Alcon has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
ALC's 0.49% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of ALC is 8.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
ALC's Overall Dividend Rating is 56.51%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
ALC Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-20 02:05 UTC