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SZU Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

SZU has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 0.2 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.96%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.20
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 35.10%
Overall Dividend Rating 47.65%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.41%
Payout Ratio 409.1%
Payouts in the last 12m 1
Payout Consistency 5y 20.52%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -13.6% (S&P 500: 18.5%)
Total Return 5y: -30.3% (S&P 500: 115.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PPC 10,371 M 19.5% 60.8%
CALM 5,366 M 8.45% 27.4%
BGS 360 M 18.0% 5.09%
BRFS 5,992 M 11.5% 12.3%
KHC 31,567 M 5.92% 6.78%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CALM 5,366 M 204% 72.4%
KLG 1,985 M 100% 100%
ZZ-B 654 M 40.4% 97.8%
PRMB 12,601 M 37.5% 55.0%
DOLE 1,290 M 41.4% 98.0%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare SZU Dividends with its Peer-Group

CALM
Cal-Maine Foods
 8.45% Yield
ZZ-B
Zinzino Series
 2.76% Yield
MDLZ
Mondelez
 3.73% Yield
HSY
Hershey
 3.04% Yield
CLA-B
Cloetta (publ)
 3.66% Yield
SJM
The J. M. Smucker
 4.05% Yield

SZU Dividend History: Last 27 Payments (EUR) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-18 2025-07-22 Final 0.2 -77.8% 2.01%
2024-07-19 2024-07-23 Final 0.9 28.6% 7.34%
2023-07-14 2023-07-18 Final 0.7 75% 4.25%
2022-07-15 2022-07-19 Final 0.4 100% 3.05%
2021-07-16 2021-07-20 Final 0.2 0% 1.58%
2020-07-17 2020-07-21 Final 0.2 0% N/A
2019-07-19 2019-07-23 Final 0.2 -55.6% N/A
2018-07-20 2018-07-24 Final 0.45 0% N/A
2017-07-21 2017-07-25 Final 0.45 50% N/A
2016-07-15 2016-07-15 Final 0.3 20% N/A
2015-07-17 2015-07-17 Final 0.25 -50% N/A
2014-07-18 2014-07-18 Final 0.5 -44.4% N/A
2013-08-02 2013-08-02 Final 0.9 28.6% N/A
2012-07-20 0.7 27.3% N/A
2011-07-22 0.55 22.2% N/A
2010-07-21 0.45 12.5% N/A
2009-07-22 0.4 0% N/A
2008-07-30 0.4 -27.3% N/A
2007-07-25 0.55 0% N/A
2006-07-28 0.55 7.8% N/A
2005-07-29 0.5102 10% N/A
2004-07-30 0.4638 0% N/A
2003-08-01 0.4638 6.4% N/A
2002-08-23 0.436 -53% N/A
2001-08-24 0.9276 194.1% N/A
2000-08-25 0.3154 -0% N/A
1999-09-01 0.3155 0% N/A

SZU Dividend FAQ

Südzucker AG is a German-based company operating in the Packaged Foods & Meats sub-industry, with a market capitalization of approximately €2.03 billion. The companys stock is listed on XETRA under the ticker symbol SZU.

What is the Dividend Yield of SZU?

As of September 2025, SZU`s dividend yield is 1.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.20 EUR by the current share price of 9.68.

Does SZU pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, SZU paid a dividend of 0.20 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-18 and the payout was 0.2 EUR.

How often does SZU pay dividends?

SZU pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, SZU has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-07-18.

Will SZU pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Südzucker (SZU) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SZU?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Südzucker (SZU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SZU?

SZU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 35.1% per year.
Strong growth: SZU's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SZU?

SZU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.41%. If you bought SZU's shares at 13.88 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.20 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.41% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SZU?

SZU Payout Consistency is 89.7%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Südzucker has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SZU have a good Dividend Yield?

SZU`s 1.96% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SZU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SZU is 409.1%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of SZU?

SZU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 47.65%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SZU Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SZU`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Südzucker`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.05% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -20.8%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Südzucker ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1999-09-27 with a factor of 26:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 26.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 204,400,000
2010 204,400,000
2011 199,272,700 -2.51%
2012 197,543,900 -0.87%
2013 204,200,000 +3.37%
2014 204,200,000
2015 204,200,000
2016 204,200,000
2017 200,000,000 -2.06%
2018 206,666,700 +3.33%
2019 208,571,400 +0.92%
2020 205,882,400 -1.29%
2021 204,200,000 -0.82%
2022 204,158,900 -0.02%
2023 204,131,700 -0.01%
2024 191,935,500 -5.97%
2025 204,100,000 +6.34%

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 in the last 12m (TTM).
  • 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.