ALC Dividend History - Alcon

Track the latest ALC dividend history! 0.29% Dividend Yield, 5.89% Annual Growth - Explore ALC's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 0.29%
Cash Amount 12m 0.26
Dividend Growth 5y avg 5.89%
Dividend Rating 52.01%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.44%
Payout Ratio current 12.9%
Payout Frequency 12m 1
Payout Consistency 99.5%
Total Return 12m: 13.57%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 51.17%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment
Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
ALC 44,967m 0.29% 0.44%
ABT 234,013m 1.82% 2.89%
BDX 64,548m 1.69% 1.71%
CNMD 1,951m 1.21% 0.83%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
ALC 44,967m 5.89% 52.0%
GEHC 40,456m 15.5% 46.3%
ABT 234,013m 8.85% 64.5%
BAX 15,634m 1.40% 36.2%

ALC Dividend History - Last 5 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 0.13%

ALC Dividend History - FAQ

Does ALC pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, ALC paid a dividend of 0.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-05-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of ALC?

As of February 2025, ALC`s dividend yield is 0.29%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.26 USD by the current share price of 90.31.

How often does ALC pay dividends?

ALC pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), ALC has issued 1 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ALC?

The next ex-dividend date for Alcon (ALC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of ALC?

ALC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.89% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ALC?

ALC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.44%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Alcon five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (0.26) divided by the purchase price five years ago (59.74):

What is the Payout Consistency of ALC?

ALC Payout Consistency is 99.5%.
Highly consistent: Alcon has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does ALC have a good Dividend Yield?

ALC`s 0.29% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ALC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ALC is 12.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ALC?

ALC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.01%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: ALC Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of ALC`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Alcon are growing at a rate of 0.21% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 50.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did Alcon ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
2002 308690600
2005 308690600
2008 308690600
2017 308690600
2018 488200000 +58.15%
2019 488200000
2020 492400000 +0.86%
2021 494200000 +0.37%
2022 491800000 -0.49%
2023 493200000 +0.28%
2024 497700000 +0.91%