AD Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

AD has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 1.91 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.52%

Payout Ratio 71.5%

Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.19%

Consistency Lifetime 78.9%

Yield on Cost 5y 9.57%

Payout FCF 18.4%

Streak Years 4

Dividend Rating 60.67%

Ex-Dividend in 12 days: Buy before Apr 10, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Dividend Growth Year over Year

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield

Total Return 12m: 20.6%

Total Return 5y: 99.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Food Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
CA	12,722 M	8.74%	17.4%
ACI	9,102 M	3.11%	4.55%
KR	44,079 M	1.98%	6.02%
NGVC	730 M	1.94%	3.68%
WMK	1,633 M	1.89%	2.60%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate	Consistency
CA	12,722 M	24.4%	95.4%
CASY	26,474 M	11.8%	98.0%
KR	44,079 M	14.5%	62.3%
NGVC	730 M	13.3%	73.9%
ACI	9,102 M	9.33%	78.8%

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AD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (EUR) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date	Payment Date	Period	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
2026-04-10	2026-04-23	Final	0.73	43.1%	N/A
2025-08-08	2025-08-28	Interim	0.51	-23.9%	1.47%
2025-04-11	2025-04-24	Final	0.67	34%	2.04%
2024-08-09	2024-08-29	Interim	0.5	-18%	1.67%
2024-04-12	2024-04-25	Final	0.61	24.5%	2.28%
2023-08-11	2023-08-31	Interim	0.49	-16.9%	1.59%
2023-04-14	2023-04-27	Final	0.59	28.3%	1.91%
2022-08-12	2022-09-01	Interim	0.46	-11.5%	1.66%
2022-04-19	2022-04-28	Final	0.52	20.9%	1.84%
2021-08-13	2021-09-02	Interim	0.43	7.5%	1.54%
2021-04-16	2021-04-29	Final	0.4	-20%	1.78%
2020-08-07	2020-08-27	Interim	0.5	8.7%	N/A
2020-04-14	2020-04-23	Final	0.46	53.3%	N/A
2019-08-09	2019-08-29	Interim	0.3	-57.1%	N/A
2019-04-12	2019-04-25	Final	0.7	11.1%	N/A
2018-04-13	2018-04-26	Final	0.63	10.5%	N/A
2017-04-18	2017-04-26	Final	0.57	-50.1%	N/A
2016-07-18	2016-07-21	Special	1.1427	119.7%	N/A
2016-04-21	2016-05-04	Final	0.52	8.3%	N/A
2015-04-17	2015-04-30	Final	0.48	2.1%	N/A
2014-04-22	2014-05-02	Final	0.47	-55.3%	N/A
2014-03-28	2014-04-03	Special	1.0523	139.2%	N/A
2013-04-19	2013-05-02	Final	0.44	10%	N/A
2012-04-19			0.4	37.9%	N/A
2011-04-26			0.29	26.1%	N/A
2010-04-15			0.23	27.8%	N/A
2009-04-30			0.18	12.5%	N/A
2008-04-25			0.16	-89.4%	N/A
2007-08-23			1.512	587.3%	N/A
2002-08-30			0.22	-56.9%	N/A
2002-05-09			0.51	131.8%	N/A
2001-09-03			0.22	-51.1%	N/A
2001-05-17			0.45	150%	N/A
2000-09-11			0.18	-48.6%	N/A
2000-05-18			0.35	150%	N/A
1999-09-06			0.14	-48.6%	N/A
1999-05-14			0.2723	130.8%	N/A
1998-09-07			0.118	-51%	N/A
1998-05-13			0.2407	152.6%	N/A
1997-09-08			0.0953	-62.7%	N/A
1997-05-07			0.2555	130.8%	N/A
1996-09-09			0.1107	-48%	N/A
1996-05-15			0.2129	127.3%	N/A
1995-09-11			0.0937	-64.4%	N/A
1995-05-23			0.2632	286.4%	N/A
1994-09-08			0.0681	-52.9%	N/A
1994-05-10			0.1448	41.7%	N/A
1993-09-09			0.1022	-63.6%	N/A
1993-05-12			0.2811	172.4%	N/A
1992-09-07			0.1032	0%	N/A

AD Dividend FAQ

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. (AD) is a multinational food retailer operating physical stores and e-commerce platforms primarily in the Netherlands and the United States. The companys business model encompasses a wide range of product categories, including fresh produce, packaged goods, and general merchandise, typical of large-scale grocery chains.

What is the Dividend Yield of AD?

As of March 2026, AD`s dividend yield is 3.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.91 EUR by the current share price of 39.79.

Does AD pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, AD paid a dividend of 1.91 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-10 and the payout was 0.73 EUR.

How often does AD pay dividends?

AD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AD has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-10.

AD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for AD for the next payment is 0.528 (-27.7%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.33%.

Will AD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.73 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Koninklijke Ahold (AD) is 2026-04-10.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Koninklijke Ahold (AD) is 2026-04-10.

What is the Dividend Growth of AD?

AD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.19% per year.
Strong growth: AD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AD?

AD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.57%. If you bought AD's shares at 19.95 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.91 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.57% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AD?

AD Payout Consistency is 78.9%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Koninklijke Ahold has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AD have a good Dividend Yield?

AD`s 3.52% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AD is 71.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of AD?

AD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.67%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AD Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AD's Outstanding Shares?

Koninklijke Ahold's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.15% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has AD ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 18, 2016 with a ratio of 16:17.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year	Number of Shares	Annual Growth Rate
2012	954,787,300
2013	907,873,300	-4.91%
2014	823,529,400	-9.29%
2015	774,134,800	-6%
2016	1,282,000,000	+65.6%
2017	1,262,000,000	-1.56%
2018	1,162,376,500	-7.89%
2019	1,106,397,200	-4.82%
2020	1,057,000,000	-4.46%
2021	1,033,399,700	-2.23%
2022	986,000,000	-4.59%
2023	952,000,000	-3.45%
2024	920,000,000	-3.36%
2025	893,000,000	-2.93%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF: Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR): Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency: Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost: Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak: Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating: Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-21 02:40