SNN Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield

SNN has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 0.78 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.35%
Payout Ratio 110.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.40%
Consistency Lifetime 95.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.32%
Payout FCF 45.1%
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 41.11%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
PHIA 25,841 M 3.87% 4.33%
EL 101,515 M 1.62% 6.27%
BDX 55,978 M 2.33% 2.39%
ABT 178,755 M 1.89% 2.75%
EUZ 1,050 M 0.79% 2.56%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
EL 101,515 M 38.29% 97.9%
GEHC 32,123 M 24.72% 100.0%
LMAT 2,471 M 16.12% 100.0%
DHR 135,256 M 14.50% 90.8%
ALC 37,302 M 12.25% 99.6%
SNN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 2026-05-27 Semiannual 0.482 +60.7% 1.51%
2025-10-03 2025-10-03 2025-11-07 Semiannual 0.3 -35.1% 0.83%
2025-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-05-28 Semiannual 0.462 +60.4% 1.66%
2024-10-04 2024-10-04 2024-11-08 Semiannual 0.288 -37.7% 0.96%
2024-04-01 2024-04-02 2024-05-22 Semiannual 0.462 +60.4% 1.86%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-11-01 Semiannual 0.288 -37.7% 1.22%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-05-17 Semiannual 0.462 +60.4% 1.7%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-26 Semiannual 0.288 -37.7% 1.27%
2022-03-31 2022-04-01 2022-05-11 Semiannual 0.462 +60.4% 1.43%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-10-27 Semiannual 0.288 -37.7% 0.82%
2021-04-05 2021-04-06 2021-05-12 Semiannual 0.462 +60.4% N/A
2020-10-01 2020-10-02 2020-10-28 Semiannual 0.288 -37.7% N/A
2020-04-02 2020-04-03 2020-05-06 Semiannual 0.462 +60.4% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-10-30 Semiannual 0.288 -34.5% N/A
2019-04-04 2019-04-05 2019-05-08 Semiannual 0.44 +57.1% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-10-31 Semiannual 0.28 -38.3% N/A
2018-04-05 2018-04-06 2018-05-09 Semiannual 0.454 +84.6% N/A
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-11-01 Semiannual 0.246 -33.5% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-05-10 Semiannual 0.37 +50.4% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-10-25 Semiannual 0.246 -35.3% N/A
2016-04-20 2016-04-22 2016-05-11 Semiannual 0.38 +61% N/A
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-10-27 Semiannual 0.236 -36.6% N/A
2015-04-15 2015-04-17 2015-05-06 Semiannual 0.372 +69.1% N/A
2014-10-22 2014-10-24 2014-11-12 Semiannual 0.22 -74.1% N/A
2014-04-17 2014-04-22 2014-05-07 Semiannual 0.85 +63.5% N/A
2013-10-09 2013-10-11 2013-10-29 Other 0.52 -35.8% N/A
2013-04-17 2013-04-19 2013-05-08 Semiannual 0.81 +63.6% N/A
2012-10-10 2012-10-12 2012-10-30 Semiannual 0.495 -8.3% N/A
2012-04-18 2012-04-20 2012-05-09 Semiannual 0.54 +63.6% N/A
2011-10-12 2011-10-14 2011-11-01 Semiannual 0.33 -32.8% N/A
2011-04-29 2011-05-03 2011-05-19 Semiannual 0.491 +63.7% N/A
2010-10-13 2010-10-15 2010-11-02 Semiannual 0.3 -32.9% N/A
2010-04-21 2010-04-23 2010-05-12 Semiannual 0.447 +63.7% N/A
2009-10-14 2009-10-16 2009-11-03 Semiannual 0.273 -32.8% N/A
2009-04-15 2009-04-17 2009-05-08 Other 0.406 +63.7% N/A
2008-10-15 2008-10-17 2008-11-07 Other 0.248 -32.8% N/A
2008-04-16 2008-04-18 2008-05-09 Other 0.369 +63.3% N/A
2007-10-17 2007-10-19 2007-11-09 Other 0.226 -31.9% N/A
2007-04-18 2007-04-20 2007-05-21 Other 0.332 +62% N/A
2006-10-18 2006-10-20 2006-11-10 Other 0.205 -32.8% N/A
2006-04-19 2006-04-21 2006-05-12 Other 0.305 +62.2% N/A
2005-10-19 2005-10-21 2005-11-21 Other 0.188 -36.7% N/A
2005-04-20 2005-04-22 2005-05-23 Other 0.297 +73.7% N/A
2004-10-20 2004-10-22 2004-11-22 Other 0.171 -41% N/A
2004-04-21 2004-04-23 2004-05-24 Other 0.29 -2.7% N/A
2003-08-13 2003-08-15 2003-09-22 Other 0.298 -45.1% N/A
2003-04-17 2003-04-22 2003-05-27 Other 0.543 +72.9% N/A
2002-10-16 2002-10-18 2002-11-25 Other 0.314 -31.3% N/A
2002-04-17 2002-04-19 2002-05-28 Other 0.457 +64.4% N/A
2001-11-07 2001-11-09 2001-12-17 Other 0.278 0% N/A

SNN Dividend FAQ

Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) develops and sells medical devices globally, with operations in the United Kingdom and United States.

What is the Dividend Yield of SNN?

As of April 2026, SNN's dividend yield is 2.35%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.78 USD by the current share price of 31.73.

Does SNN pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, SNN paid a dividend of 0.78 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-27 and the payout was 0.482 USD.

How often does SNN pay dividends?

SNN pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, SNN has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-27.

SNN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SNN for the next payments are between 0.331 (-31.3%) and 0.457 (-5.2%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.48%.

Will SNN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.482 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Smith & Nephew SNATS (SNN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SNN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Smith & Nephew SNATS (SNN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SNN?

SNN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.40% per year. Weak growth: SNN's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SNN?

SNN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.32%. If you bought SNN's shares at 33.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.78 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.32% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SNN?

SNN Payout Consistency is 95.5%. 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. Very consistent: Smith & Nephew SNATS has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SNN have a good Dividend Yield?

SNN's 2.35% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SNN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SNN is 110.1%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of SNN?

SNN's Overall Dividend Rating is 41.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SNN Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in SNN's Outstanding Shares?

Smith & Nephew SNATS's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 29.29% 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 SNN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 15, 2014 with a ratio of 2499:1000. This was a forward split: Each share became 2.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1999 437,550,500 0%
2000 459,594,500 +5.04%
2001 462,406,000 +0.61%
2002 467,778,900 +1.16%
2003 466,763,000 -0.22%
2004 470,500,000 +0.8%
2005 944,000,000 +100.64%
2006 944,000,000 0%
2007 935,000,000 -0.95%
2008 887,000,000 -5.13%
2009 887,000,000 0%
2010 889,000,000 +0.23%
2011 895,000,000 +0.67%
2012 900,000,000 +0.56%
2013 903,703,700 +0.41%
2014 902,654,900 -0.12%
2015 898,609,800 -0.45%
2016 890,089,200 -0.95%
2017 874,324,300 -1.77%
2018 873,794,900 -0.06%
2019 876,159,100 +0.27%
2020 880,434,800 +0.49%
2021 877,931,600 -0.28%
2022 869,762,400 -0.93%
2023 872,903,600 +0.36%
2024 439,861,000 -49.61%
2025 436,467,000 -0.77%
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: 2026-04-04 03:56 UTC