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SNN Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

SNN has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 1.05 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.17%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.05
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Overall Dividend Rating 41.75%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.96%
Payout Ratio 113.6%
Payouts in the last 12m 3
Payout Consistency 5y 15.08%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 23.1% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: 6.5% (S&P 500: 108.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
MDT 119,046 M 3.89% 3.81%
PHIA 27,030 M 3.57% 2.77%
PHG 26,550 M 3.62% 2.37%
SNN 16,302 M 3.17% 2.96%
GETI-B 6,205 M 2.27% 2.72%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
EL 143,137 M 28.0% 98.0%
DHR 136,086 M 11.1% 92.7%
LMAT 2,097 M 11.0% 100%
GEHC 34,694 M 15.5% 100%
ABT 230,872 M 8.85% 98.2%

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ABT
Abbott Laboratories
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EL
EssilorLuxottica
 1.55% Yield
GETI-B
Getinge ser.
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SYK
Stryker
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SHL
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SNN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-03 2025-10-03 2025-11-07 Semiannual 0.3 -35.1% N/A
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% 1.22%
2020-10-01 2020-10-02 2020-10-28 Semiannual 0.288 -37.7% 0.72%
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 -35.3% N/A
2014-04-17 2014-04-22 2014-05-07 Semiannual 0.3401 63.5% N/A
2013-10-09 2013-10-11 2013-10-29 Other 0.2081 -35.8% N/A
2013-04-17 2013-04-19 2013-05-08 Semiannual 0.3241 63.6% N/A
2012-10-10 2012-10-12 2012-10-30 Semiannual 0.1981 -8.3% N/A
2012-04-18 2012-04-20 2012-05-09 Semiannual 0.2161 63.6% N/A
2011-10-12 2011-10-14 2011-11-01 Semiannual 0.1321 -32.8% N/A
2011-04-29 2011-05-03 2011-05-19 Semiannual 0.1965 63.7% N/A
2010-10-13 2010-10-15 2010-11-02 Semiannual 0.1201 -32.9% N/A
2010-04-21 2010-04-23 2010-05-12 Semiannual 0.1789 63.7% N/A
2009-10-14 2009-10-16 2009-11-03 Semiannual 0.1092 -32.8% N/A
2009-04-15 2009-04-17 2009-05-08 Other 0.1625 63.7% N/A
2008-10-15 2008-10-17 2008-11-07 Other 0.0992 -32.8% N/A
2008-04-16 2008-04-18 2008-05-09 Other 0.1477 63.3% N/A
2007-10-17 2007-10-19 2007-11-09 Other 0.0904 -31.9% N/A
2007-04-18 2007-04-20 2007-05-21 Other 0.1329 62% N/A
2006-10-18 2006-10-20 2006-11-10 Other 0.082 -32.8% N/A
2006-04-19 2006-04-21 2006-05-12 Other 0.1221 62.2% N/A
2005-10-19 2005-10-21 2005-11-21 Other 0.0752 -36.7% N/A
2005-04-20 2005-04-22 2005-05-23 Other 0.1189 73.7% N/A
2004-10-20 2004-10-22 2004-11-22 Other 0.0684 -41% N/A
2004-04-21 2004-04-23 2004-05-24 Other 0.1161 94.6% N/A
2003-08-13 2003-08-15 2003-09-22 Other 0.0596 -45.1% N/A
2003-04-17 2003-04-22 2003-05-27 Other 0.1086 72.9% N/A
2002-10-16 2002-10-18 2002-11-25 Other 0.0628 -31.3% N/A
2002-04-17 2002-04-19 2002-05-28 Other 0.0914 64.4% N/A
2001-11-07 2001-11-09 2001-12-17 Other 0.0556 -38.4% N/A
2001-04-18 2001-04-20 2001-05-29 Other 0.0902 0% N/A

SNN Dividend FAQ

Smith & Nephew plc (NYSE:SNN) is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse range of medical devices and services across three primary segments: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management. The companys product portfolio includes knee and hip implants, trauma and extremities products, sports medicine joint repair products, arthroscopic enabling technologies, and advanced wound care products.

What is the Dividend Yield of SNN?

As of September 2025, SNN`s dividend yield is 3.17%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.05 USD by the current share price of 37.78.

Does SNN pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, SNN paid a dividend of 1.05 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-03 and the payout was 0.3 USD.

How often does SNN pay dividends?

SNN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SNN has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-03.

Will SNN pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Smith & Nephew SNATS (SNN) is 2025-10-03.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SNN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Smith & Nephew SNATS (SNN) is 2025-10-03.

What is the Dividend Growth of SNN?

SNN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of SNN?

SNN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.96%. If you bought SNN's shares at 35.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.05 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.96% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SNN?

SNN Payout Consistency is 95.3%. 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 3.17% 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 113.6%. 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 41.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SNN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SNN`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Smith & Nephew SNATS`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -6.07% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -35.7%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Smith & Nephew SNATS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2014-10-15 with a factor of 2499:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1999 437,550,500
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
2007 935,000,000 -0.95%
2008 887,000,000 -5.13%
2009 887,000,000
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 439,940,000 +0.02%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-11 04:11