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 2.00%
Payout Ratio 409.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 87.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.96%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 27
Dividend Rating 38.95%

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.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -4.5%
Total Return 5y: -5.4%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 10,302 M 16.8% 43.6%
CALM 3,933 M 8.42% 26.1%
KHC 28,100 M 5.74% 5.95%
GIS 24,684 M 4.85% 6.30%
SFD 9,474 M 4.49% 5.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CALM 3,933 M 300% 75.5%
PRMB 6,039 M 13.6% 52.7%
JDEP 18,150 M 19.8% 98.3%
LW 6,400 M 12.0% 100%
HSY 46,951 M 12.6% 95.8%

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Hershey
 3.27% Yield

SZU Dividend History: Last 27 Payments (EUR) as of February 2026

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 -64.9% N/A
2001-08-24 1.243 54% N/A
2000-08-25 0.807 -90.2% N/A
1999-09-01 8.2035 0% N/A

SZU Dividend FAQ

Südzucker AG (XETRA:SZU) is a German-based, vertically integrated producer of sugar and related specialty products. It operates across five segments – Sugar, Special Products, CropEnergies, Starch, and Fruit – supplying commodities and functional ingredients to food, beverage, animal-feed, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets worldwide.

What is the Dividend Yield of SZU?

As of February 2026, SZU`s dividend yield is 2.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.20 EUR by the current share price of 9.66.

Does SZU pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, 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.

SZU dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SZU for the next 4 payments are between 12.305 (+6,052.5%) and 12.305 (+6,052.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will SZU pay dividends in 2026?

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 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of SZU?

SZU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.96%. If you bought SZU's shares at 10.20 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.20 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.96% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SZU?

SZU Payout Consistency is 87.0%. 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 2.00% 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 38.95%. 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?

Südzucker's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SZU ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 27, 1999 with a ratio of 26:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 26 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
2009 204,400,000
2010 204,400,000
2011 204,200,000 -0.1%
2012 197,543,900 -3.26%
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 204,200,000 -1.19%
2020 205,882,400 +0.82%
2021 204,200,000 -0.82%
2022 204,158,900 -0.02%
2023 204,183,300 +0.01%
2024 191,935,500 -6%
2025 204,183,300 +6.38%

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: 2026-02-05 02:38