Nestlé S.A (NESN.SW) Dividends

Price: $91.68
Market Cap: $235.69B
Avg Volume: 4.81M
Country: CH
Industry: Packaged Foods
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Beta: 0.35
52W Range: $72.82-98.62
Website: Nestlé S.A

Dividend Overview

Nestlé S.A (NESN.SW) pays a dividend to its shareholders. Here are the key details:

Dividend Basics
  • Annual Dividend per Share: $3
  • Ex-Dividend Date: April 22, 2025
  • Total Dividends Paid (Last Year): $7.82B
Dividend Metrics
  • Dividend Yield: 4.02%
  • Payout Ratio: 71.81%
  • Dividend Growth (YoY): 0.17%
Dividend Yield

4.02%

Dividend Payout Ratio

71.81%

Dividend Paid & Capex Coverage Ratio

1.21x

Nestlé S.A pays an annual dividend of $3 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $3 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments.

The most recent ex-dividend date was April 22, 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, Nestlé S.A paid a total of $7.82B in dividends to its shareholders. This substantial amount underscores the company's commitment to returning value to its investors.

Currently, Nestlé S.A's dividend yield stands at 4.02%. To put this in perspective, if you invest $100 in Nestlé S.A's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $4.02 in annual dividend income.

The company's dividend payout ratio is 71.81%. This means that Nestlé S.A is distributing 71.81% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes.

Compared to the previous year, Nestlé S.A's dividend has grown by 0.17%. This growth may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.

Historical Dividend Yield4.02%4.02%3.22%3.22%2.41%2.41%1.61%1.61%0.80%0.80%0.00%0.00%20162016201720172018201820192019202020202021202120222022202320232024202420252025
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Historical Dividend Payout Ratio99.58%99.58%79.66%79.66%59.75%59.75%39.83%39.83%19.92%19.92%0.00%0.00%20162016201720172018201820192019202020202021202120222022202320232024202420252025
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Dividend History and Growth

Nestlé S.A (NESN.SW) dividend payments have grown 0.17% 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 Growth2.28%2.28%0.82%0.82%-0.64%-0.64%-2.11%-2.11%-3.57%-3.57%-5.04%-5.04%-6.50%-6.50%20162016201720172018201820192019202020202021202120222022202320232024202420252025
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Nestlé S.A Dividend History

Historical Dividend$15.0000$15.0000$12.0000$12.0000$9.0000$9.0000$6.0000$6.0000$3.0000$3.0000$0.0000$0.0000200320032005200520072007200920092011201120132013201520152017201720192019202120212023202320252025
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Historical Adjusted Dividend$4.0000$4.0000$3.0000$3.0000$2.0000$2.0000$1.0000$1.0000$0.0000$0.0000200320032005200520072007200920092011201120132013201520152017201720192019202120212023202320252025
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Dividend Adjusted Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Declaration Date
$3.05 $3.05 April 22, 2025 April 23, 2025 April 24, 2025
$3 $3 April 22, 2024 April 23, 2024 April 24, 2024
$2.95 $2.95 April 24, 2023 April 25, 2023 April 26, 2023
$2.8 $2.8 April 11, 2022 April 12, 2022 April 13, 2022
$2.75 $2.75 April 19, 2021 April 20, 2021 April 21, 2021
$2.7 $2.7 April 27, 2020 April 28, 2020 April 29, 2020 February 13, 2020
$2.45 $2.45 April 15, 2019 April 16, 2019 April 17, 2019 February 14, 2019
$2.35 $2.35 April 16, 2018 April 17, 2018 April 18, 2018 February 15, 2018
$2.3 $2.3 April 10, 2017 April 11, 2017 April 12, 2017 February 16, 2017
$2.25 $2.25 April 11, 2016 April 12, 2016 April 13, 2016 February 18, 2016
$2.2 $2.2 April 20, 2015 April 21, 2015 April 22, 2015 February 19, 2015
$2.15 $2.15 April 14, 2014 April 16, 2014 April 17, 2014 February 13, 2014
$2.05 $2.05 April 15, 2013 April 12, 2013 April 18, 2013 February 14, 2013
$1.95 $1.95 April 23, 2012 April 25, 2012 April 26, 2012 February 16, 2012
$1.85 $1.85 April 18, 2011 April 20, 2011 April 21, 2011 February 17, 2011
$1.6 $1.6 April 19, 2010 April 21, 2010 April 22, 2010 February 19, 2010
$1.4 $1.4 April 29, 2009 April 28, 2009 April 29, 2009 February 19, 2009
$12.2 $1.22 April 16, 2008 April 15, 2008 April 16, 2008 February 21, 2008
$10.4 $1.04 April 25, 2007 April 24, 2007 April 25, 2007 February 22, 2007
$9 $0.9 April 12, 2006 April 11, 2006 April 12, 2006 February 23, 2006
$8 $0.8 April 20, 2005 April 20, 2005 February 24, 2005
$7.2 $0.72 April 28, 2004 April 28, 2004 February 26, 2004
$7 $0.7 April 09, 2003 April 09, 2003 February 26, 2003
$6.4 $0.64 April 17, 2002 April 17, 2002 February 27, 2002

Frequently Asked Questions

Nestlé S.A currently pays an annual dividend of $3 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $3 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments of $ per share.

Nestlé S.A's current dividend yield is 4.02%. This means that if you invest $100 in Nestlé S.A's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $4.02 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 Nestlé S.A was April 22, 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 Nestlé S.A's investor relations page or financial news sources for the next ex-dividend date announcement.

Nestlé S.A's dividend payout ratio is currently 71.81%. This means that the company is distributing 71.81% 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, Nestlé S.A paid a total of $7.82B in dividends to its shareholders. To put this in perspective, the company's annual revenue was $-, and its net income was $-. This means that Nestlé S.A 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, Nestlé S.A's dividend has grown by 0.17%. This growth rate provides insight into the company's dividend policy and financial health over the past year. A positive growth rate can be a sign of the company's confidence in its future earnings and commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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