FMS Dividend History & Analysis | 4% Yield
FMS has a dividend yield of 4% and paid 0.87 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
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| CVS NYSE CVS Health |
130,247 M | 3.60% | 3.84% |
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
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| CHE NYSE Chemed |
6,500 M | 13.99% | 100.0% |
| CI NYSE Cigna |
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| CVS NYSE CVS Health |
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FMS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | 2026-05-22 | 2026-06-08 | Annual | 0.872 | +7% | 4.03% |
| 2025-05-23 | 2025-05-23 | 2025-06-06 | Annual | 0.815 | +28.5% | 2.87% |
| 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-20 | 2024-06-03 | Annual | 0.634 | +2.6% | 2.91% |
| 2023-05-17 | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-01 | Annual | 0.618 | -12.8% | 2.66% |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-16 | 2022-05-27 | Annual | 0.709 | 0% | 2.45% |
FMS Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, FMS's dividend yield is 4.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.87 USD by the current share price of 24.02.
As of July 2026, FMS paid a dividend of 0.87 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-22 and the payout was 0.872 USD.
FMS pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, FMS has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-22.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for FMS for the next payment is 0.885 (+1.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.68%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.872 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fresenius Medical Care (FMS) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Fresenius Medical Care (FMS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
FMS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.10% per year. Strong growth: FMS's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
FMS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.44%. If you bought FMS's shares at 35.80 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.87 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.44% of your original purchase price.
FMS Payout Consistency is 96.6%. 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: Fresenius Medical Care has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
FMS's 4.03% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of FMS is 39.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
FMS's Overall Dividend Rating is 56.44%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
FMS 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: 2026-07-10 02:37 UTC