NESN Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield

NESN has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 3.1 CHF per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.08%
Payout Ratio 88.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.4%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.1%
Payout FCF 138%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 55.7%
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

Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CALM 3,700 M 5.14% 17.20%
EB5 3,475 M 5.23% 14.97%
JBS 41,244 M 7.86% 7.91%
PPC 7,154 M 4.58% 11.67%
VIS 3,045 M 4.90% 5.52%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
SFD 10,203 M 23.91% 100.0%
VIS 3,045 M 19.81% 100.0%
LW 6,239 M 14.40% 100.0%
PRMB 8,763 M 13.27% 89.0%
CALM 3,700 M 26.15% 92.8%
Quality Dividend Peers in Packaged Foods & Meats GL9 Glanbia
2.71% Yield
EB5 FIRST RESOURCES
5.23% Yield
NESN Dividend History: Last 5 Payments (CHF) as of June 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-20 2026-04-22 Interim 3.1 +1.6% 4.076%
2025-04-22 2025-04-24 Interim 3.05 +1.7% 3.51%
2024-04-22 2024-04-24 Final 3 +1.7% 3.22%
2023-04-24 2023-04-26 Final 2.95 +5.4% 2.586%
2022-04-11 2022-04-13 Final 2.8 0% 2.289%

NESN Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of NESN?

As of June 2026, NESN's dividend yield is 4.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.10 CHF by the current share price of 79.58.

Does NESN pay a dividend?

As of June 2026, NESN paid a dividend of 3.10 CHF in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-20 and the payout was 3.1 CHF.

How often does NESN pay dividends?

NESN pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, NESN has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-20.

NESN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for NESN for the next payment is 3.163 (+2.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.97%.

Will NESN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 3.1 CHF with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nestle S.A. (NESN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NESN?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of NESN?

NESN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.39% per year. Weak growth: NESN's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NESN?

NESN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.14%. If you bought NESN's shares at 98.79 CHF five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.10 CHF per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.14% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NESN?

NESN Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Nestle S.A. has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NESN have a good Dividend Yield?

NESN's 4.08% 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 NESN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NESN is 88.4%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of NESN?

NESN's Overall Dividend Rating is 55.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

Nestle S.A.'s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.64% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -95.6%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has NESN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 30, 2008 with a ratio of 10:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 10 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
1997 3,897,899,700 0%
1998 3,897,899,700 0%
1999 3,897,899,700 0%
2000 3,897,899,700 0%
2001 3,897,899,700 0%
2002 3,919,171,000 +0.55%
2003 4,035,200,000 +2.96%
2004 4,035,200,000 0%
2005 3,998,607,000 -0.91%
2006 3,930,725,000 -1.7%
2007 3,867,876,300 -1.6%
2008 3,725,018,000 -3.69%
2009 3,583,542,100 -3.8%
2010 3,382,000,000 -5.62%
2011 3,205,000,000 -5.23%
2012 3,195,000,000 -0.31%
2013 3,200,000,000 +0.16%
2014 3,196,137,900 -0.12%
2015 3,113,258,700 -2.59%
2016 3,109,000,000 -0.14%
2017 3,086,000,000 -0.74%
2018 3,003,000,000 -2.69%
2019 2,917,618,200 -2.84%
2020 2,831,240,700 -2.96%
2021 2,783,867,600 -1.67%
2022 2,678,833,900 -3.77%
2023 2,634,916,800 -1.64%
2024 2,585,037,000 -1.89%
2025 2,579,840,000 -0.2%

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: 2026-06-13 22:28 UTC