Essity AB (publ) (ESSITY-B.ST) Dividends

Price: $291.1
Market Cap: $206.96B
Avg Volume: 1.62M
Country: SE
Industry: Household & Personal Products
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Beta: 0.17
52W Range: $247.7-326
Website: Essity AB (publ)

Dividend Overview

Essity AB (publ) (ESSITY-B.ST) pays a dividend to its shareholders. Here are the key details:

Dividend Basics
  • Annual Dividend per Share: $8.25
  • Ex-Dividend Date: March 28, 2025
  • Total Dividends Paid (Last Year): $5.44B
Dividend Metrics
  • Dividend Yield: 0.48%
  • Payout Ratio: 26.06%
  • Dividend Growth (YoY): -6.89%
Dividend Yield

0.48%

Dividend Payout Ratio

26.06%

Dividend Paid & Capex Coverage Ratio

1.30x

Essity AB (publ) pays an annual dividend of $8.25 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $8.25 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments.

The most recent ex-dividend date was March 28, 2025. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.

In the last fiscal year, Essity AB (publ) paid a total of $5.44B in dividends to its shareholders. This substantial amount underscores the company's commitment to returning value to its investors.

Currently, Essity AB (publ)'s dividend yield stands at 0.48%. To put this in perspective, if you invest $100 in Essity AB (publ)'s stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $0.48 in annual dividend income.

The company's dividend payout ratio is 26.06%. This means that Essity AB (publ) is distributing 26.06% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes.

Compared to the previous year, Essity AB (publ)'s dividend has decreased by -6.89%. This decrease may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.

Historical Dividend Yield2.90%2.90%2.32%2.32%1.74%1.74%1.16%1.16%0.58%0.58%0.00%0.00%20162016201720172018201820192019202020202021202120222022202320232024202420252025
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Historical Dividend Payout Ratio88.31%88.31%70.64%70.64%52.98%52.98%35.32%35.32%17.66%17.66%0.00%0.00%20162016201720172018201820192019202020202021202120222022202320232024202420252025
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Dividend History and Growth

Essity AB (publ) (ESSITY-B.ST) dividend payments have grown -6.89% over the past year

Note: This growth rate represents the year-over-year growth in total dividends paid by the company, which may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.

Dividends Paid Growth0.00%0.00%-1.74%-1.74%-3.49%-3.49%-5.23%-5.23%-6.97%-6.97%-8.72%-8.72%20162016201720172018201820192019202020202021202120222022202320232024202420252025
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Essity AB (publ) Dividend History

Historical Dividend$10.0000$10.0000$8.0000$8.0000$6.0000$6.0000$4.0000$4.0000$2.0000$2.0000$0.0000$0.000020192019202020202021202120222022202320232024202420252025
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Historical Adjusted Dividend$10.0000$10.0000$8.0000$8.0000$6.0000$6.0000$4.0000$4.0000$2.0000$2.0000$0.0000$0.000020192019202020202021202120222022202320232024202420252025
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Dividend Adjusted Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Declaration Date
$8.25 $8.25 March 28, 2025 March 31, 2025 April 03, 2025
$7.75 $7.75 March 22, 2024 March 25, 2024 March 28, 2024
$7.25 $7.25 March 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 April 05, 2023
$7 $7 March 25, 2022 March 28, 2022 March 31, 2022
$6.75 $6.75 March 26, 2021 March 29, 2021 April 01, 2021
$6.25 $6.25 October 29, 2020 October 30, 2020 November 04, 2020
$6.25 $6.25 April 03, 2020
$5.75 $5.75 April 05, 2019 April 08, 2019 April 11, 2019
$5.75 $5.75 April 13, 2018 April 16, 2018 April 19, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Essity AB (publ) currently pays an annual dividend of $8.25 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $8.25 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments of $ per share.

Essity AB (publ)'s current dividend yield is 0.48%. This means that if you invest $100 in Essity AB (publ)'s stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $0.48 in annual dividend income. The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the current stock price.

The most recent ex-dividend date for Essity AB (publ) was March 28, 2025. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment. It's advisable to check Essity AB (publ)'s investor relations page or financial news sources for the next ex-dividend date announcement.

Essity AB (publ)'s dividend payout ratio is currently 26.06%. This means that the company is distributing 26.06% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes. A lower payout ratio suggests that the company has more room to increase dividends in the future or to withstand temporary declines in earnings without cutting the dividend.

In the last fiscal year, Essity AB (publ) paid a total of $5.44B in dividends to its shareholders. To put this in perspective, the company's annual revenue was $-, and its net income was $-. This means that Essity AB (publ) distributed - of its revenue and - of its net income as dividends, demonstrating a balance between returning value to shareholders and reinvesting in the business.

Compared to the previous year, Essity AB (publ)'s dividend has decreased by -6.89%. This decrease rate provides insight into the company's dividend policy and financial health over the past year. A decrease in dividends can occur for various reasons, including changes in the company's financial situation or strategic priorities.

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