LIGHT Dividend History & Analysis | 8.7% Yield

LIGHT has a dividend yield of 8.7% and paid 3.13 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.70%
Payout Ratio 57.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.68%
Consistency Lifetime 80.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.35%
Payout FCF 50.1%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 68.48%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

Top Dividend Payers in Electrical Components & Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PRY 33,207 M 1.88% 6.85%
LR 39,793 M 2.05% 6.43%
NEX 5,859 M 2.60% 3.94%
ETN 145,650 M 1.59% 3.31%
NVT 20,541 M 1.01% 4.01%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VRT 105,658 M 105% 98.6%
NEX 5,859 M 38.8% 65.8%
PRY 33,207 M 12.5% 91.4%
LR 39,793 M 11.6% 98.1%
AME 49,325 M 11.6% 94.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electrical Components & Equipment

LR
Legrand
2.05% Yield
PRY
Prysmian SpA
1.88% Yield
HUBB
Hubbell
1.26% Yield
ENS
Enersys
1.12% Yield
NVT
nVent Electric
1.01% Yield

LIGHT Dividend History: Last 9 Payments (EUR) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-04-30 2026-05-11 Interim 1.57 0.6% N/A
2025-04-29 2025-05-07 Interim 1.56 0.6% 8.69%
2024-05-16 2024-06-03 Final 1.55 3.3% 6.06%
2023-05-18 2023-06-05 Final 1.5 3.4% 6.01%
2022-05-19 2022-05-31 Final 1.45 7.4% 4.14%
2021-05-20 2021-06-01 Final 1.35 3.8% 2.81%
2019-05-16 2019-05-23 Final 1.3 4% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-24 Final 1.25 13.6% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-18 Final 1.1 0% N/A

LIGHT Dividend FAQ

Signify N.V. (LIGHT) is a Dutch company supplying lighting products, systems, and services globally. The company segments its operations into Digital Solutions, Digital Products, and Conventional Products. This structure reflects the broader industry shift toward integrated, digitally controlled lighting systems.

What is the Dividend Yield of LIGHT?

As of March 2026, LIGHT`s dividend yield is 8.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.13 EUR by the current share price of 18.26.

Does LIGHT pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, LIGHT paid a dividend of 3.13 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-30 and the payout was 1.57 EUR.

How often does LIGHT pay dividends?

LIGHT pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, LIGHT has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-30.

LIGHT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for LIGHT for the next payment is 1.642 (+4.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 8.99%.

Will LIGHT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.57 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Signify (LIGHT) is 2026-04-30.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LIGHT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Signify (LIGHT) is 2026-04-30.

What is the Dividend Growth of LIGHT?

LIGHT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.68% per year.
Strong growth: LIGHT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of LIGHT?

LIGHT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.35%. If you bought LIGHT's shares at 33.49 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.13 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.35% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LIGHT?

LIGHT Payout Consistency is 80.5%. 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: Signify has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does LIGHT have a good Dividend Yield?

LIGHT`s 8.70% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LIGHT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LIGHT is 57.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of LIGHT?

LIGHT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.48%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LIGHT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LIGHT's Outstanding Shares?

Signify's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.08% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

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 LIGHT ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2015 150,000,000
2016 150,000,000
2017 141,250,000 -5.83%
2018 131,492,300 -6.91%
2019 125,862,100 -4.28%
2020 126,865,700 +0.8%
2021 125,000,000 -1.47%
2022 127,221,000 +1.78%
2023 127,262,000 +0.03%
2024 127,444,000 +0.14%
2025 122,025,000 -4.25%

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