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AFX Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

AFX's dividend history, current yield (1%), dividend growth rate (-3.3%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Health Care Equipment).

Yield 12m 1.00%

Dividends per Share 12m 0.60

Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -3.29%

Overall Dividend Rating 28.12%

Yield on Cost 5y 0.73%

Payout Ratio 25.2%

Payout Frequency 12m 1

Payout Consistency 94.9%

Total Return 12m: -8.03%

Total Return 5y: -26.09%

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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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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

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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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AFX Dividend History: Last 21 Payments (EUR) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date	Payment Date	Period	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
2025-03-27	2025-03-31	Final	0.6	-45.5%	0.93%
2024-03-22	2024-03-26	Final	1.1	0%	0.96%
2023-03-23	2023-03-27	Final	1.1	22.2%	0.84%
2022-03-31	2022-04-04	Final	0.9	80%	0.59%
2021-05-28	2021-06-01	Final	0.5	-23.1%	0.34%
2020-08-07	2020-08-11	Final	0.65	0%	0.72%
2020-03-25			0.65	18.2%	N/A
2019-03-20	2019-03-22	Final	0.55	0%	N/A
2018-04-11	2018-04-13	Final	0.55	31%	N/A
2017-05-31	2017-06-02	Final	0.42	10.5%	N/A
2016-04-07	2016-04-07	Final	0.38	-5%	N/A
2015-03-19	2015-03-19	Final	0.4	-11.1%	N/A
2014-03-05	2014-03-05	Final	0.45	12.5%	N/A
2013-03-06	2013-03-06	Final	0.4	33.3%	N/A
2012-03-12	2012-03-12		0.3	36.4%	N/A
2011-04-13	2011-04-13		0.22	22.2%	N/A
2010-03-05	2010-03-05		0.18	0%	N/A
2009-05-20	2009-05-20		0.18	12.5%	N/A
2008-03-10	2008-03-10		0.16	14.3%	N/A
2007-03-12	2007-03-12		0.14	19.8%	N/A
2006-03-13	2006-04-13		0.1169	0%	N/A

AFX Dividend FAQ

Does AFX pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, AFX paid a dividend of 0.60 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-27 and the payout was 0.6 EUR.

What is the Dividend Yield of AFX?

As of June 2025, AFX`s dividend yield is 1.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.60 EUR by the current share price of 61.10.

How often does AFX pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AFX?

The next ex-dividend date for Carl Zeiss Meditec (AFX) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of AFX?

AFX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -3.29% per year.
Negative growth: AFX's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of AFX?

AFX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.73%. If you bought AFX's shares at 82.66 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.60 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.73% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AFX?

AFX Payout Consistency is 94.9%. 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: Carl Zeiss Meditec has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AFX have a good Dividend Yield?

AFX`s 1.00% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AFX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AFX is 25.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of AFX?

AFX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 28.12%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AFX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AFX`s Outstanding Shares?

Carl Zeiss Meditec`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.61% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Carl Zeiss Meditec ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2006-10-24 with a factor of 894:653. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.37.

Year	Number of Shares	Annual Growth Rate
2008	79,618,800
2009	80,707,100	+1.37%
2010	80,952,900	+0.3%
2011	80,500,000	-0.56%
2012	80,437,900	-0.08%
2013	80,392,000	-0.06%
2014	79,682,600	-0.88%
2015	79,523,800	-0.2%
2016	81,315,800	+2.25%
2017	89,062,500	+9.53%
2018	89,687,500	+0.7%
2019	90,232,600	+0.61%
2020	89,038,500	-1.32%
2021	90,238,100	+1.35%
2022	89,473,700	-0.85%
2023	89,047,600	-0.48%
2024	87,222,200	-2.05%
2025	87,536,100	+0.36%

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.