NEX Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

NEX has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 2.6 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.60%
Payout Ratio 54.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 38.83%
Consistency Lifetime 65.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.78%
Payout FCF 25.7%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 62.02%
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 Electrical Components & Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
LIGHT 2,606 M 8.70% 9.15%
PRY 38,455 M 1.88% 6.98%
LR 41,346 M 2.05% 6.13%
EMR 81,348 M 1.65% 2.60%
NVT 20,557 M 1.01% 3.86%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
VRT 107,522 M 105.11% 98.6%
PRY 38,455 M 12.47% 91.4%
LR 41,346 M 11.57% 98.1%
AME 50,003 M 11.58% 94.5%
ENS 6,546 M 9.49% 97.5%
Quality Dividend Peers in Electrical Components & Equipment LR Legrand
2.05% Yield PRY Prysmian SpA
1.88% Yield HUBB Hubbell
1.26% Yield ETN Eaton
1.22% Yield ROK Rockwell Automation
1.54% Yield NVT nVent Electric
1.01% Yield
NEX Dividend History: Last 24 Payments (EUR) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2025-05-19 2.6 +13% 2.63%
2024-05-21 2.3 +9.5% 2.12%
2023-05-15 2.1 +75% 2.78%
2022-05-16 1.2 +71.4% 1.54%
2021-05-19 0.7 +133.3% 0.99%
2019-05-17 0.3 -57.1% N/A
2018-05-22 0.7 +40% N/A
2017-05-16 0.5 0% N/A
2013-05-17 0.5 -54.5% N/A
2012-05-18 1.1 0% N/A
2011-06-03 1.1 +10% N/A
2010-05-28 1 -50% N/A
2009-05-29 2 0% N/A
2008-04-24 2 +55.2% N/A
2007-11-21 1.2884 +7.4% N/A
2007-05-15 1.2 +12.7% N/A
2006-11-22 1.0643 +6.4% N/A
2006-05-19 1 +14.4% N/A
2005-11-18 0.8739 +74.8% N/A
2005-06-07 0.5 -28.6% N/A
2004-11-19 0.7002 +250.1% N/A
2004-06-07 0.2 0% N/A
2003-06-11 0.2 -53.5% N/A
2002-07-04 0.43 0% N/A

NEX Dividend FAQ

Nexans S.A. manufactures and sells cables globally, with operations across various segments including power grid, transmission, and industrial solutions. The company provides cables for energy distribution, building equipment, and subsea interconnections. Nexans also offers design, engineering, and asset management services, particularly for offshore wind farms and high-voltage projects. This business model is capital-intensive due to manufacturing and project-based work.

What is the Dividend Yield of NEX?

As of April 2026, NEX's dividend yield is 2.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.60 EUR by the current share price of 131.10.

Does NEX pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, NEX paid a dividend of 2.60 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-19 and the payout was 2.6 EUR.

How often does NEX pay dividends?

NEX pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, NEX has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-19.

NEX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for NEX for the next payment is 2.04 (-21.5%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.56%.

Will NEX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.6 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nexans S.A. (NEX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NEX?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of NEX?

NEX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 38.8% per year. Strong growth: NEX's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NEX?

NEX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.78%. If you bought NEX's shares at 68.71 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.60 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.78% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NEX?

NEX Payout Consistency is 65.8%. 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. Unstable: Nexans S.A. has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NEX have a good Dividend Yield?

NEX's 2.60% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NEX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NEX is 54.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NEX?

NEX's Overall Dividend Rating is 62.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

What is the Trend in NEX's Outstanding Shares?

Nexans S.A.'s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.91% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has NEX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 17, 2013 with a ratio of 2076:1853. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.12 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 27,599,500 0%
2001 26,069,100 -5.55%
2002 52,138,200 +100%
2003 49,235,900 -5.57%
2004 56,939,200 +15.65%
2005 56,939,200 0%
2006 62,263,800 +9.35%
2007 66,986,800 +7.59%
2008 59,849,000 -10.66%
2009 76,232,200 +27.37%
2010 72,874,500 -4.4%
2011 64,303,900 -11.76%
2012 65,239,800 +1.46%
2013 33,148,700 -49.19%
2014 42,046,100 +26.84%
2015 42,562,600 +1.23%
2016 44,214,600 +3.88%
2017 48,533,600 +9.77%
2018 44,136,100 -9.06%
2019 43,449,800 -1.55%
2020 43,911,500 +1.06%
2021 44,869,400 +2.18%
2022 45,078,800 +0.47%
2023 45,002,200 -0.17%
2024 45,029,700 +0.06%
2025 44,183,000 -1.88%

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: 2026-04-11 02:51 UTC