SAN Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield

SAN has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 3.92 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.30%
Payout Ratio 74.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.34%
Consistency Lifetime 99.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.85%
Payout FCF 55.1%
Streak Years 36
Dividend Rating 68.63%

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.
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
Total Return 12m: -14.8%
Total Return 5y: 18.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIGA 471 M 10.4% 11.4%
PFE 147,203 M 7.07% 7.47%
GS71 98,381 M 4.19% 6.70%
SNY 114,355 M 4.43% 5.34%
GSK 99,274 M 4.20% 5.42%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZTS 55,230 M 18.9% 100%
VIRP 3,520 M 17.9% 82.1%
LLY 926,013 M 15.3% 99.5%
BMY 112,496 M 14.0% 92.6%
MRK 65,144 M 12.0% 91.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Pharmaceuticals

BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb
 6.08% Yield
MRK
Merck
 3.70% Yield
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
 3.02% Yield
NVS
Novartis
 3.68% Yield
IPN
Ipsen
 1.34% Yield

SAN Dividend History: Last 37 Payments (EUR) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-12 2025-05-14 Final 3.92 4.3% 4.49%
2024-05-13 2024-05-15 Final 3.76 5.6% 4.11%
2023-05-30 2023-06-01 Final 3.56 6.9% 3.72%
2022-05-06 2022-05-10 Final 3.33 4.6% 3.45%
2021-05-05 2021-05-07 Final 3.1826 1.6% 3.82%
2020-05-04 2020-05-06 Final 3.1329 2.6% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-13 Final 3.0533 1.3% N/A
2018-05-11 2018-05-15 Final 3.0135 2.4% N/A
2017-05-16 2017-05-18 Final 2.9439 1% N/A
2016-05-10 2016-05-12 Final 2.9141 2.8% N/A
2015-05-11 2015-05-13 Final 2.8345 1.8% N/A
2014-05-12 2014-05-15 Final 2.7848 1.1% N/A
2013-05-09 2013-05-14 Final 2.755 4.5% N/A
2012-05-10 2.6356 6% N/A
2011-05-16 2.4864 4.2% N/A
2010-05-20 2.387 9.1% N/A
2009-04-23 2.1881 6.3% N/A
2008-05-16 2.0588 18.3% N/A
2007-06-07 1.7405 15.1% N/A
2006-06-07 1.5117 26.7% N/A
2005-06-07 1.1935 2299.9% N/A
2004-09-30 0.0497 -94.8% N/A
2004-05-05 0.9647 15.5% N/A
2003-06-02 0.8354 27.3% N/A
2002-06-03 0.6564 50% N/A
2001-06-01 0.4376 37.5% N/A
2000-06-05 0.3183 -71.4% N/A
1999-05-19 1.1128 4.9% N/A
1998-06-05 1.0614 6.1% N/A
1997-06-18 1.0007 4.8% N/A
1996-06-18 0.9552 5% N/A
1995-06-15 0.9097 -75% N/A
1994-06-09 3.639 0% N/A
1993-06-03 3.639 2% N/A
1992-06-05 3.5666 3.9% N/A
1991-06-10 3.4339 2.9% N/A
1990-06-08 3.3357 0% N/A

SAN Dividend FAQ

Sanofi (ticker SAN) is a global, diversified biopharma company that develops, manufactures, and markets therapeutics across immunology, rare diseases, neurology, oncology, and vaccines, including pediatric (polio, Hib), respiratory syncytial virus, hexavalent, influenza, meningitis, and travel-related vaccines.

What is the Dividend Yield of SAN?

As of January 2026, SAN`s dividend yield is 4.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.92 EUR by the current share price of 80.78.

Does SAN pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, SAN paid a dividend of 3.92 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-12 and the payout was 3.92 EUR.

How often does SAN pay dividends?

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

SAN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SAN for the next 4 payments are between 1.555 (-60.3%) and 1.652 (-57.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will SAN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 3.92 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sanofi (SAN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SAN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Sanofi (SAN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SAN?

SAN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.34% per year.
Strong growth: SAN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SAN?

SAN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.85%. If you bought SAN's shares at 67.00 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.92 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.85% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SAN?

SAN Payout Consistency is 99.7%. 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: Sanofi has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SAN have a good Dividend Yield?

SAN`s 4.30% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SAN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SAN is 74.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SAN?

SAN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.63%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SAN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SAN's Outstanding Shares?

Sanofi's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.79% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -81.6%).

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 SAN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 24, 1999 with a ratio of 4:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 4 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
2002 716,691,900
2003 718,985,800 +0.32%
2004 805,535,800 +12.04%
2005 1,345,450,000 +67.03%
2006 1,359,300,000 +1.03%
2007 1,337,350,000 -1.61%
2008 1,315,800,000 -1.61%
2009 1,306,900,000 -0.68%
2010 1,306,715,000 -0.01%
2011 1,330,550,000 +1.82%
2012 1,320,900,000 -0.73%
2013 1,321,100,000 +0.02%
2014 1,315,800,000 -0.4%
2015 1,304,900,000 -0.83%
2016 1,282,900,000 -1.69%
2017 1,252,900,000 -2.34%
2018 1,245,600,000 -0.58%
2019 1,253,100,000 +0.6%
2020 1,255,100,000 +0.16%
2021 1,254,900,200 -0.02%
2022 1,257,884,200 +0.24%
2023 1,253,600,000 -0.34%
2024 1,253,600,000
2025 1,233,900,000 -1.57%

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: 2026-01-11 02:17