AFX Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield
AFX has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 0.55 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL PA EssilorLuxottica S. A. |
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMAT NASDAQ LeMaitre Vascular |
2,327 M | 17.02% | 100.0% |
| STE NYSE STERIS |
20,842 M | 10.10% | 100.0% |
| EL PA EssilorLuxottica S. A. |
90,467 M | 12.18% | 99.0% |
| GEHC NASDAQ GE HealthCare Technologies |
29,825 M | 9.27% | 100.0% |
| SYK NYSE Stryker |
125,401 M | 6.28% | 100.0% |
| STVN NYSE Stevanato |
5,392 M | 3.49% | 99.0% |
AFX Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.3 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | 2026-03-31 | Interim | 0.55 | -8.3% | 2.23% | |
| 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 | 0% | 0.59% |
AFX Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, AFX's dividend yield is 2.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.55 EUR by the current share price of 30.60.
As of July 2026, AFX paid a dividend of 0.55 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-27 and the payout was 0.55 EUR.
AFX pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, AFX has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-27.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for AFX for the next payment is 0.405 (-26.4%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.32%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.55 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Carl Zeiss Meditec (AFX) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Carl Zeiss Meditec (AFX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
AFX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -14.8% per year. Negative growth: AFX's dividend growth is negative and declining.
AFX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.34%. If you bought AFX's shares at 159.76 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.55 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.34% of your original purchase price.
AFX Payout Consistency is 89.4%. 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. Moderately consistent: Carl Zeiss Meditec has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
AFX's 2.23% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of AFX is 37.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
AFX's Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
AFX Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-05 02:06 UTC