FMS Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

FMS has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 0.82 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.81%

Payout Ratio 39.8%

Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.57%

Consistency Lifetime 97.0%

Yield on Cost 5y 2.71%

Payout FCF 67.2%

Streak Years 28

Dividend Rating 35.36%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Dividend Growth Year over Year

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield

Total Return 12m: 1.8%

Total Return 5y: -19.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Services

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
CVS	94,598 M	3.73%	4.29%
CI	72,124 M	2.03%	3.20%
DGX	20,914 M	1.84%	2.92%
LH	22,620 M	1.11%	1.94%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate	Consistency
CHE	6,224 M	12.0%	96.1%
LH	22,620 M	15.8%	16.0%
CI	72,124 M	10.9%	88.9%
DGX	20,914 M	6.81%	98.5%
CVS	94,598 M	7.39%	96.5%

FMS Dividend History: Last 29 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Period	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
2025-05-23	2025-05-23	2025-06-06	Annual	0.815	28.5%	2.86%
2024-05-17	2024-05-20	2024-06-03	Annual	0.634	2.6%	2.91%
2023-05-17	2023-05-18	2023-06-01	Annual	0.618	-12.8%	2.66%
2022-05-13	2022-05-16	2022-05-27	Annual	0.709	-15%	2.45%
2021-05-24	2021-05-25	2021-06-07	Annual	0.834	18%	2.05%
2020-08-28	2020-08-31	2020-09-11	Annual	0.707	7.9%	N/A
2019-05-17	2019-05-20	2019-05-31	Annual	0.655	3.6%	N/A
2018-05-21	2018-05-22	2018-06-04	Annual	0.632	23%	N/A
2017-05-11	2017-05-15	2017-05-26	Annual	0.514	16.8%	N/A
2016-05-10	2016-05-12	2016-05-23	Annual	0.44	0.5%	N/A
2015-05-15	2015-05-19	2015-06-01	Annual	0.438	-17.8%	N/A
2014-05-13	2014-05-15	2014-05-27	Annual	0.533	8.8%	N/A
2013-05-14	2013-05-16	2013-05-28	Annual	0.49	-46.2%	N/A
2012-05-08	2012-05-10	2012-05-21	Other	0.911	-4.1%	N/A
2011-05-10	2011-05-12	2011-05-23	Annual	0.95	16.6%	N/A
2010-05-07	2010-05-11	2010-05-24	Annual	0.815	8.8%	N/A
2009-05-05	2009-05-07	2009-05-18	Annual	0.749	-10%	N/A
2008-05-16	2008-05-20	2008-06-02	Annual	0.832	32.7%	N/A
2007-05-11	2007-05-15	2007-05-29	Annual	0.627	28.5%	N/A
2006-05-05	2006-05-09	2006-05-17	Annual	0.488	2.1%	N/A
2005-05-20	2005-05-24	2005-06-02	Annual	0.478	13.3%	N/A
2004-05-25	2004-05-27	2004-06-07	Annual	0.422	408.4%	N/A
2004-05-20				0.083	-75.2%	N/A
2003-05-20	2003-05-22	2003-06-02	Annual	0.335	34.5%	N/A
2002-05-20	2002-05-22	2002-05-31	Annual	0.249	2.9%	N/A
2001-05-21	2001-05-23	2001-06-01	Annual	0.242	9.5%	N/A
2000-05-25	2000-05-30	2000-06-07	Annual	0.221	6.8%	N/A
1999-05-28	1999-06-02	1999-06-11	Annual	0.207	11.3%	N/A
1998-06-08	1998-06-10	1998-06-19	Other	0.186	0%	N/A

FMS Dividend FAQ

Fresenius Medical Care AG (NYSE:FMS) is the world’s largest provider of dialysis and related renal-care services, operating outpatient clinics, hospital contracts, and a broad product portfolio that includes dialysis machines, consumables, and renal pharmaceuticals across Germany, the United States, and other international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of FMS?

As of February 2026, FMS`s dividend yield is 2.81%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.82 USD by the current share price of 24.08.

Does FMS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FMS paid a dividend of 0.82 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-23 and the payout was 0.815 USD.

How often does FMS pay dividends?

FMS pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, FMS has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-23.

FMS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FMS for the next 4 payments are between 1.425 (+74.8%) and 1.425 (+74.8%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will FMS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.815 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fresenius Medical Care (FMS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FMS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fresenius Medical Care (FMS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FMS?

FMS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.57% per year.
Negative growth: FMS's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of FMS?

FMS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.71%. If you bought FMS's shares at 30.03 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.82 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.71% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FMS?

FMS Payout Consistency is 97.0%. 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.
Very consistent: Fresenius Medical Care has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FMS have a good Dividend Yield?

FMS`s 2.81% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FMS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FMS is 39.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of FMS?

FMS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 35.36%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FMS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FMS's Outstanding Shares?

Fresenius Medical Care's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 18.48% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has FMS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 4, 2012 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
1997	420,000,000
1998	420,000,000
1999	420,000,000
2000	524,558,000	+24.89%
2001	420,000,000	-19.93%
2002	420,000,000
2003	420,000,000
2004	642,878,000	+53.07%
2005	580,783,000	-9.66%
2006	589,079,000	+1.43%
2007	584,125,000	-0.84%
2008	586,836,000	+0.46%
2009	596,601,000	+1.66%
2010	602,317,000	+0.96%
2011	606,491,000	+0.69%
2012	612,724,000	+1.03%
2013	602,084,000	-1.74%
2014	606,696,000	+0.77%
2015	610,296,000	+0.59%
2016	613,796,000	+0.57%
2017	613,816,000	+0%
2018	613,717,100	-0.02%
2019	887,329,500	+44.58%
2020	585,711,900	-33.99%
2021	887,329,500	+51.5%
2022	1,172,382,300	+32.12%
2023	879,906,300	-24.95%
2024	1,173,653,800	+33.38%
2025	584,674,500	-50.18%

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: 2026-01-30 14:22