NESN Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield
NESN has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 3.1 CHF per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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NESN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | 2026-04-22 | Interim | 3.1 | +1.6% | 4.08% | |
| 2025-04-22 | 2025-04-24 | Interim | 3.05 | +1.7% | 3.51% | |
| 2024-04-22 | 2024-04-24 | Final | 3 | +1.7% | 3.22% | |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-04-26 | Final | 2.95 | +5.4% | 2.59% | |
| 2022-04-11 | 2022-04-13 | Final | 2.8 | 0% | 2.29% |
NESN Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, NESN's dividend yield is 4.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.10 CHF by the current share price of 80.39.
As of July 2026, NESN paid a dividend of 3.10 CHF in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-20 and the payout was 3.1 CHF.
NESN pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, NESN has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-20.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for NESN for the next payment is 3.163 (+2.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.93%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 3.1 CHF with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nestle S.A. (NESN) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Nestle S.A. (NESN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
NESN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.39% per year. Weak growth: NESN's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
NESN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.19%. If you bought NESN's shares at 97.25 CHF five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.10 CHF per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.19% of your original purchase price.
NESN 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: Nestle S.A. has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
NESN's 4.08% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NESN is 88.4%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.
NESN's Overall Dividend Rating is 55.76%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NESN 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 02:06 UTC