ALC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

ALC has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 0.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.38%
Payout Ratio 14.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.22%
Consistency Lifetime 99.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.45%
Payout FCF 11.3%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 59.81%

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: -11.4%
Total Return 5y: 7.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SHL 54,916 M 4.11% 4.43%
IRMD 1,203 M 1.60% 5.31%
BDX 59,836 M 2.15% 2.26%
EL 175,191 M 1.62% 3.26%
ABT 189,849 M 1.89% 2.11%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DRW3 1,493 M 80.8% 78.5%
EL 175,191 M 38.3% 97.9%
GEHC 36,055 M 24.7% 100%
LMAT 1,928 M 16.1% 100%
STE 24,835 M 9.65% 94.1%

ALC Dividend History: Last 6 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-14 2025-05-14 2025-05-15 Annual 0.3334 26.3% 0.38%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-16 Annual 0.264 11.9% 0.3%
2023-05-10 2023-05-11 2023-05-12 Annual 0.236 15.1% 0.3%
2022-05-03 2022-05-04 2022-05-05 Annual 0.205 86.4% 0.29%
2021-05-04 2021-05-05 2021-05-06 Annual 0.11 10% 0.15%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-05-04 Annual 0.1 0% 0.13%

ALC Dividend FAQ

Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) is a global eye-care company that designs, manufactures, and distributes surgical and vision-care products. It operates through two segments-Surgical (cataract, vitreoretinal, and refractive-surgery equipment and consumables) and Vision Care (contact lenses, ocular-health pharmaceuticals, and related accessories). The product portfolio includes high-tech cataract platforms (Centurion, LenSx, NGENUITY), a range of intra-ocular lenses (monofocal, toric, presbyopia-correcting), vitreoretinal instruments, and LASIK systems (WaveLight, Contoura Vision), as well as daily disposable and color-enhancing contact lenses and dry-eye therapies.

What is the Dividend Yield of ALC?

As of February 2026, ALC`s dividend yield is 0.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.33 USD by the current share price of 78.83.

Does ALC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ALC paid a dividend of 0.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-14 and the payout was 0.3334 USD.

How often does ALC pay dividends?

ALC pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, ALC has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-14.

ALC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ALC for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ALC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3334 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Alcon (ALC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ALC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of ALC?

ALC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.2% per year.
Strong growth: ALC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ALC?

ALC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.45%. If you bought ALC's shares at 73.62 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.45% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ALC?

ALC Payout Consistency is 99.6%. 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: Alcon has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ALC have a good Dividend Yield?

ALC`s 0.38% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ALC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ALC is 14.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ALC?

ALC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.81%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ALC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ALC's Outstanding Shares?

Alcon's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.27% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

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

Has ALC ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2002 308,690,600
2005 308,690,600
2008 308,690,600
2017 488,700,000
2018 488,200,000 -0.1%
2019 488,200,000
2020 492,400,000 +0.86%
2021 494,200,000 +0.37%
2022 491,800,000 -0.49%
2023 493,200,000 +0.28%
2024 497,500,000 +0.87%
2025 495,900,000 -0.32%

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: 2026-02-02 02:17