FME Dividend History & Analysis | 6.8% Yield

FME has a dividend yield of 6.8% and paid 1.49 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.82%
Payout Ratio 67.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.8%
Consistency Lifetime 97.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.6%
Payout FCF 23.7%
Streak Years 2
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 Health Care Facilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
NHC 3,047 M 2.00% 5.08%
HCA 87,420 M 0.68% 1.81%
EHC 10,412 M 0.67% 1.44%
UHS 9,553 M 0.40% 0.51%
ENSG 10,034 M 0.15% 0.31%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
HCA 87,420 M 10.67% 55.5%
USPH 943 M 5.37% 92.5%
NHC 3,047 M 4.64% 72.7%
ENSG 10,034 M 4.41% 98.7%
FRE 25,427 M 3.25% 84.7%
FME Dividend History: Last 31 Payments (EUR) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-22 2026-05-27 Interim 1.49 +3.5% 3.98%
2025-05-23 2025-05-27 Final 1.44 +21% 2.83%
2024-05-17 2024-05-22 Final 1.19 +6.2% 2.95%
2023-05-17 2023-05-22 Final 1.12 -17% 2.6%
2022-05-13 2022-05-17 Final 1.35 +0.7% 2.42%
2021-05-21 2021-05-26 Final 1.34 +11.7% N/A
2020-08-28 2020-09-01 Final 1.2 0% N/A
2020-05-20 1.2 +2.6% N/A
2019-05-17 2019-05-21 Final 1.17 +10.4% N/A
2018-05-18 2018-05-23 Final 1.06 +10.4% N/A
2017-05-12 2017-05-16 Final 0.96 +20% N/A
2016-05-13 2016-05-13 Final 0.8 +2.6% N/A
2015-05-20 2015-05-20 Final 0.78 +1.3% N/A
2014-05-16 2014-05-16 Final 0.77 +2.7% N/A
2013-05-17 2013-05-17 Final 0.75 +8.7% N/A
2012-05-11 0.69 +6.2% N/A
2011-05-13 0.65 +6.6% N/A
2010-05-12 0.61 +5.2% N/A
2009-05-08 0.58 +7.4% N/A
2008-05-21 0.54 -61.7% N/A
2007-05-16 1.41 +14.6% N/A
2006-05-10 1.23 +925% N/A
2006-02-13 0.12 -89.3% N/A
2005-05-25 1.12 +9.8% N/A
2004-05-28 1.02 +8.5% N/A
2003-05-23 0.94 +10.6% N/A
2002-05-23 0.85 +9% N/A
2001-05-24 0.78 +13% N/A
2000-05-31 0.69 +17.3% N/A
1999-06-04 0.588 +15% N/A
1998-06-12 0.5113 0% N/A

FME Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of FME?

As of May 2026, FME's dividend yield is 6.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.49 EUR by the current share price of 37.31.

Does FME pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, FME paid a dividend of 1.49 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-22 and the payout was 1.49 EUR.

How often does FME pay dividends?

FME pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, FME has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-22.

FME dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for FME for the next payment is 1.485 (-0.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.98%.

Will FME pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.49 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fresenius Medical Care (FME) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FME?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fresenius Medical Care (FME) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FME?

FME's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.82% per year. Weak growth: FME's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FME?

FME's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.62%. If you bought FME's shares at 56.85 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.49 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.62% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FME?

FME Payout Consistency is 97.7%. 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: Fresenius Medical Care has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FME have a good Dividend Yield?

FME's 6.82% 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 FME?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FME is 67.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of FME?

FME's Overall Dividend Rating is 55.69%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

Fresenius Medical Care's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.8% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -73.0%). 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 FME ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 18, 2007 with a ratio of 3:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 3 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 210,000,000 0%
1998 210,000,000 0%
1999 210,000,000 0%
2000 262,278,900 +24.89%
2001 210,000,000 -19.93%
2002 210,000,000 0%
2003 210,000,000 0%
2004 321,439,100 +53.07%
2005 290,391,300 -9.66%
2006 294,539,300 +1.43%
2007 292,062,400 -0.84%
2008 293,418,000 +0.46%
2009 298,300,400 +1.66%
2010 301,158,400 +0.96%
2011 303,245,400 +0.69%
2012 301,531,200 -0.57%
2013 301,310,100 -0.07%
2014 303,347,600 +0.68%
2015 305,147,600 +0.59%
2016 306,181,400 +0.34%
2017 306,908,500 +0.24%
2018 306,858,600 -0.02%
2019 299,304,200 -2.46%
2020 292,856,000 -2.15%
2021 292,999,100 +0.05%
2022 293,413,400 +0.14%
2023 293,413,400 0%
2024 293,413,400 0%
2025 285,914,000 -2.56%
2026 275,251,000 -3.73%

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 02:50 UTC