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EL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield

EL has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 3.95 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.30%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.95
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 36.14%
Overall Dividend Rating 64.87%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.35%
Payout Ratio 76.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 1
Payout Consistency 5y 92.76%

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: 34% (S&P 500: 14.4%)
Total Return 5y: 157.3% (S&P 500: 100%)

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PHIA 26,589 M 3.65% 2.54%
PHG 26,665 M 3.59% 2.10%
MDT 130,788 M 2.78% 2.90%
SHL 56,802 M 2.19% 2.52%
SNN 14,041 M 2.28% 2.11%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
EL 172,421 M 36.1% 92.1%
GEHC 36,507 M 33.3% 100%
LMAT 1,995 M 13.9% 100%
ABT 218,254 M 11.2% 92.6%
STE 25,932 M 9.08% 96.9%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare EL Dividends with its Peer-Group

ABT
Abbott Laboratories
 1.93% Yield
SHL
Siemens Healthineers
 2.19% Yield

EL Dividend History: Last 36 Payments (EUR) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.9%
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 S.A. (EL) designs, manufactures, and distributes a full spectrum of ophthalmic products-including lenses, frames, sunglasses, and contact lenses-across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Its portfolio spans premium brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Varilux, Crizal, and Transitions, as well as professional-grade equipment and digital imaging platforms (e.g., SPECTRALIS, ANTERION, HEYEX) for eye-care practitioners.

What is the Dividend Yield of EL?

As of December 2025, EL`s dividend yield is 1.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.95 EUR by the current share price of 303.20.

Does EL pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, EL paid a dividend of 3.95 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-07 and the payout was 3.95 EUR.

How often does EL pay dividends?

EL pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, EL has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-07.

EL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EL for the next 4 payments are between 1.348 (-65.9%) and 1.434 (-63.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will EL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 3.95 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-07. The next Ex-Dividend date for EssilorLuxottica S. A. (EL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for EssilorLuxottica S. A. (EL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EL?

EL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 36.1% 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 3.35%. If you bought EL's shares at 117.84 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.95 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.35% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EL?

EL Payout Consistency is 92.1%. 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 1.30% 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 64.87%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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.