SW Dividend History & Analysis | 6.1% Yield

SW has a dividend yield of 6.1% and paid 2.7 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.14%
Payout Ratio 88.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 16.7%
Consistency Lifetime 96.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 6%
Payout FCF 101.5%
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 74.8%
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
EDEN 5,994 M 4.60% 6.35%
SPIE 9,512 M 3.95% 6.24%
REN 58,270 M 3.59% 4.04%
ELIS 6,852 M 2.73% 3.44%
RBA 19,509 M 1.43% 2.29%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CTAS 68,459 M 18.57% 93.9%
TEP 4,053 M 15.02% 96.6%
EDEN 5,994 M 12.70% 93.2%
SPIE 9,512 M 16.50% 80.3%
UNF 4,801 M 7.74% 94.8%
SW Dividend History: Last 36 Payments (EUR) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2025-12-19 2025-12-23 Interim 2.7 +1.9% 6.14%
2024-12-19 2024-12-23 Final 2.65 -57.5% 3.45%
2024-08-27 2024-08-29 Special 6.24 +176.7% 7.61%
2023-12-20 2023-12-22 Final 2.2554 +29.2% 3.24%
2022-12-23 2022-12-28 Final 1.7461 +20% 2.66%
2021-12-17 2021-12-21 Final 1.4551 -31% 2.75%
2020-01-30 2020-02-03 Final 2.1099 +5.5% N/A
2019-01-30 2019-02-01 Final 2.0007 0% N/A
2018-02-01 2018-02-05 Final 2.0007 +14.6% N/A
2017-02-06 2017-02-08 Final 1.7461 +9.1% N/A
2016-02-08 2016-02-10 Final 1.6006 +22.2% N/A
2015-01-29 2015-02-02 Final 1.3096 +11.1% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-04 Final 1.1786 +1.9% N/A
2013-01-30 2013-02-04 Final 1.1568 +8.9% N/A
2012-02-01 1.0622 +8.1% N/A
2011-02-02 0.9822 +6.3% N/A
2010-02-03 0.924 0% N/A
2009-01-28 0.924 +10.4% N/A
2008-01-30 0.8367 +21.1% N/A
2007-02-12 0.6912 +26.7% N/A
2006-03-07 0.5457 +7.1% N/A
2005-03-04 0.5093 +14.8% N/A
2004-03-04 0.4438 0% N/A
2003-03-04 0.4438 +8.9% N/A
2002-03-05 0.4074 -75% N/A
2001-03-06 1.6297 +25.8% N/A
2000-03-03 1.295 +32.7% N/A
1999-03-04 0.976 -74.9% N/A
1998-03-05 3.8819 +34.6% N/A
1997-03-05 2.8838 +18.2% N/A
1996-03-05 2.4401 0% N/A
1995-03-03 2.4401 -0% N/A
1994-03-04 2.4401 +4.8% N/A
1993-03-05 2.3292 +46.9% N/A
1992-03-03 1.586 +10% N/A
1991-03-05 1.4419 0% N/A

SW Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of SW?

As of May 2026, SW's dividend yield is 6.14%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.70 EUR by the current share price of 47.20.

Does SW pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, SW paid a dividend of 2.70 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 2.7 EUR.

How often does SW pay dividends?

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

SW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for SW for the next payment is 4.075 (+50.9%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 8.63%.

Will SW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.7 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sodexo (SW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SW?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of SW?

SW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 16.7% per year. Strong growth: SW's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SW?

SW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.03%. If you bought SW's shares at 44.80 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.70 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.03% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SW?

SW Payout Consistency is 96.6%. 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: Sodexo has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SW have a good Dividend Yield?

SW's 6.14% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SW is 88.5%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of SW?

SW's Overall Dividend Rating is 74.84%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SW Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in SW's Outstanding Shares?

Sodexo's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.41% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -62.9%). 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 SW ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 7, 2001 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
2001 168,251,600 0%
2002 160,782,900 -4.44%
2003 156,703,400 -2.54%
2004 157,762,600 +0.68%
2005 159,026,400 +0.8%
2006 155,711,400 -2.08%
2007 158,191,500 +1.59%
2008 155,666,600 -1.6%
2009 155,247,300 -0.27%
2010 155,298,000 +0.03%
2011 153,638,200 -1.07%
2012 152,157,000 -0.96%
2013 152,888,700 +0.48%
2014 153,715,100 +0.54%
2015 154,255,300 +0.35%
2016 152,510,800 -1.13%
2017 149,941,200 -1.68%
2018 149,660,100 -0.19%
2019 148,266,100 -0.93%
2020 145,689,200 -1.74%
2021 148,433,700 +1.88%
2022 147,721,100 -0.48%
2023 147,664,400 -0.04%
2024 146,453,600 -0.82%
2025 147,541,100 +0.74%
2026 147,058,800 -0.33%

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: 2026-05-22 02:52 UTC