EL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

EL has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 7.95 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.62%
Payout Ratio 76.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 38.29%
Consistency Lifetime 97.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.22%
Payout FCF 7.7%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 69.81%
Ex-Dividend in 29 days: Buy before May 5, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
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

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
PHIA 26,020 M 3.87% 4.45%
BDX 55,978 M 2.33% 2.42%
ABT 177,904 M 1.89% 2.77%
EUZ 1,118 M 0.79% 2.60%
LMAT 2,429 M 0.92% 1.79%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
GEHC 32,844 M 24.72% 100.0%
LMAT 2,429 M 16.12% 100.0%
DHR 130,139 M 14.50% 90.8%
ALC 37,662 M 12.25% 99.6%
STE 21,533 M 9.65% 94.1%
EL Dividend History: Last 37 Payments (EUR) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-05 2026-06-03 Interim 4 +1.3% N/A
2025-05-07 2025-05-08 2025-06-05 Interim 3.95 0% 1.6%
2024-05-06 2024-06-03 Final 3.95 +22.3% 1.99%
2023-05-22 2023-06-13 Final 3.23 +28.7% 1.79%
2022-05-30 2022-06-21 Final 2.51 +132.4% 1.66%
2021-05-28 2021-06-21 Final 1.08 -6.1% 0.76%
2020-12-23 2020-12-28 Final 1.15 -43.6% N/A
2019-05-21 2019-05-23 Final 2.04 +33.3% N/A
2018-04-26 2018-04-30 Final 1.53 +2% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 Final 1.5 +35.1% N/A
2016-05-17 2016-06-08 Final 1.11 +8.8% N/A
2015-05-19 2015-05-21 Final 1.02 +8.5% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 Final 0.94 +6.8% N/A
2013-05-30 2013-06-04 Final 0.88 +3.5% N/A
2012-05-24 0.85 +2.4% N/A
2011-05-16 0.83 +18.6% N/A
2010-05-25 0.7 +6.1% N/A
2009-05-21 0.66 +6.5% N/A
2008-05-23 0.62 -43.6% N/A
2007-05-15 1.1 +17% N/A
2006-05-16 0.94 +23.7% N/A
2005-05-18 0.76 +35.7% N/A
2004-05-18 0.56 +12% N/A
2003-05-20 0.5 +22% N/A
2002-05-28 0.41 -89.5% N/A
2001-05-21 3.9 +14.7% N/A
2000-06-05 3.4 +6.3% N/A
1999-06-01 3.2 +23.5% N/A
1998-07-01 2.5916 +17.2% N/A
1997-07-02 2.2106 +7.4% N/A
1996-07-02 2.058 +17.4% N/A
1995-07-04 1.7532 +15% N/A
1994-07-04 1.5244 +16.3% N/A
1993-07-02 1.311 0% N/A
1992-07-03 1.311 0% N/A
1991-07-03 1.311 -80% N/A
1990-07-03 6.555 0% N/A

EL Dividend FAQ

EssilorLuxottica designs, manufactures, and distributes ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses across global markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Operating as a vertically integrated company, it controls the entire value chain from product design and manufacturing to wholesale and direct-to-consumer retail, a structure that allows for optimized supply chain management and margin capture at multiple stages. The company’s portfolio features prominent eyewear brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Persol, alongside advanced lens technologies like Varilux, Crizal, and Transitions.

What is the Dividend Yield of EL?

As of April 2026, EL's dividend yield is 1.62%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.95 EUR by the current share price of 198.40.

Does EL pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, EL paid a dividend of 7.95 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-05 and the payout was 4 EUR.

How often does EL pay dividends?

EL pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, EL has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-05.

EL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for EL for the next payment is 4.664 (+16.6%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.35%.

Will EL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 4 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for EssilorLuxottica S. A. (EL) is 2026-05-05.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for EssilorLuxottica S. A. (EL) is 2026-05-05.

What is the Dividend Growth of EL?

EL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 38.3% per year. Strong growth: EL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EL?

EL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.22%. If you bought EL's shares at 127.74 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.95 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.22% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EL?

EL Payout Consistency is 97.9%. 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. Very consistent: EssilorLuxottica S. A. has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EL have a good Dividend Yield?

EL's 1.62% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EL is 76.7%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of EL?

EL's Overall Dividend Rating is 69.81%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

What is the Trend in EL's Outstanding Shares?

EssilorLuxottica S. A.'s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.76% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has EL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 6, 2024 with a ratio of 1.02193:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.02 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
2000 199,666,000 0%
2001 199,666,000 0%
2002 201,334,000 +0.84%
2003 208,662,000 +3.64%
2004 216,360,000 +3.69%
2005 216,910,000 +0.25%
2006 216,338,000 -0.26%
2007 214,647,000 -0.78%
2008 213,615,000 -0.48%
2009 210,557,000 -1.43%
2010 212,652,000 +0.99%
2011 209,678,000 -1.4%
2012 211,015,000 +0.64%
2013 211,931,900 +0.43%
2014 215,306,200 +1.59%
2015 216,871,100 +0.73%
2016 220,294,000 +1.58%
2017 224,575,900 +1.94%
2018 311,570,900 +38.74%
2019 444,579,000 +42.69%
2020 436,524,300 -1.81%
2021 448,848,300 +2.82%
2022 447,536,300 -0.29%
2023 453,128,900 +1.25%
2024 461,960,400 +1.95%
2025 469,256,000 +1.58%
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: 2026-03-31 02:35 UTC