ALC Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

ALC's dividend history, current yield (0.4%), dividend growth rate (4.8%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Health Care Equipment).

Yield 12m 0.37%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.28
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.78%
Overall Dividend Rating 47.36%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.51%
Payout Ratio 9.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 1
Payout Consistency 91.7%
Total Return 12m: -9.75%
Total Return 5y: 30.09%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PHIA 21,766 M 3.90% 2.87%
MDT 107,349 M 3.24% 3.45%
PHG 21,702 M 3.69% 2.36%
COLO-B 22,054 M 3.01% 2.36%
GETI-B 5,284 M 2.44% 2.97%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
EL 130,504 M 28.0% 98.0%
DHR 135,426 M 11.1% 87.5%
LMAT 1,839 M 11.0% 100%
GEHC 33,847 M 15.5% 100%
ABT 235,366 M 8.85% 96.8%

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Synektik S.A.
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ABT
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EL
EssilorLuxottica
1.68% Yield
GETI-B
Getinge ser.
2.44% Yield
DRW3
SYK
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ALC Dividend History: Last 6 Payments (CHF) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-13 2025-05-15 Interim 0.28 16.7% 0.35%
2024-05-14 2024-05-16 Final 0.24 14.3% 0.31%
2023-05-10 2023-05-12 Final 0.21 5% 0.3%
2022-05-03 2022-05-05 Final 0.2 100% 0.29%
2021-05-04 2021-05-06 Final 0.1 -47.4% 0.14%
2020-05-12 0.19 0% N/A

ALC Dividend FAQ

Does ALC pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, ALC paid a dividend of 0.28 CHF in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-13 and the payout was 0.28 CHF.

What is the Dividend Yield of ALC?

As of June 2025, ALC`s dividend yield is 0.37%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.28 CHF by the current share price of 70.90.

How often does ALC pay dividends?

ALC pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), ALC has issued 1 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ALC?

The next ex-dividend date for Alcon (ALC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of ALC?

ALC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.78% per year.
Strong growth: ALC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ALC?

ALC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.51%. If you bought ALC's shares at 54.50 CHF five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.28 CHF per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.51% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ALC?

ALC Payout Consistency is 91.7%. 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: Alcon has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ALC have a good Dividend Yield?

ALC`s 0.37% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ALC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ALC is 9.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ALC?

ALC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 47.36%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ALC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ALC`s Outstanding Shares?

Alcon`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.15% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 80.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Alcon ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2017 488,700,000
2018 488,200,000 -0.1%
2019 488,200,000
2020 492,400,000 +0.86%
2021 494,200,000 +0.37%
2022 491,800,000 -0.49%
2023 496,400,000 +0.94%
2024 498,100,000 +0.34%
2025 498,000,000 -0.02%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.