FME Dividend History & Analysis | 4% Yield
FME has a dividend yield of 4% and paid 1.49 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Facilities
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBEA ST Ambea |
1,302 M | 1.81% | 4.58% |
| FRE XETRA Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA |
27,299 M | 2.73% | 2.62% |
| NHC NYSE MKT National HealthCare |
3,412 M | 1.71% | 4.12% |
| ATT ST Attendo (publ) |
1,601 M | 0.87% | 2.41% |
| HCA NYSE HCA Healthcare |
93,863 M | 0.68% | 1.42% |
| EHC NYSE Encompass Health |
10,983 M | 0.71% | 1.24% |
| UHS NYSE Universal Health |
9,395 M | 0.43% | 0.53% |
| ENSG NASDAQ The Ensign |
9,832 M | 0.15% | 0.29% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBEA ST Ambea |
1,302 M | 25.01% | 100.0% |
| HCA NYSE HCA Healthcare |
93,863 M | 9.21% | 100.0% |
| ENSG NASDAQ The Ensign |
9,832 M | 4.30% | 100.0% |
| NHC NYSE MKT National HealthCare |
3,412 M | 3.93% | 100.0% |
| FRE XETRA Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA |
27,299 M | 3.51% | 60.0% |
FME Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | 2026-05-27 | Interim | 1.49 | +3.5% | 3.98% | |
| 2025-05-23 | 2025-05-27 | Final | 1.44 | +21% | 2.84% | |
| 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-22 | Final | 1.19 | +6.2% | 2.95% | |
| 2023-05-17 | 2023-05-22 | Final | 1.12 | -17% | 2.61% | |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-17 | Final | 1.35 | 0% | 2.42% |
FME Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, FME's dividend yield is 3.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.49 EUR by the current share price of 41.93.
As of July 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.
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.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for FME for the next payment is 1.503 (+0.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.58%.
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.
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.
FME's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.56% per year. Strong growth: FME's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
FME's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.46%. If you bought FME's shares at 60.45 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.49 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.46% of your original purchase price.
FME Payout Consistency is 95.8%. 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.
FME's 3.98% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of FME is 34.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
FME's Overall Dividend Rating is 50.63%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
FME 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: 2026-07-06 02:05 UTC