SAP Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

SAP has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 2.63 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.91%
Payout Ratio 38.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.70%
Consistency Lifetime 92.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.25%
Payout FCF 81.9%
Streak Years 30
Dividend Rating 44.27%

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: -12.5%
Total Return 5y: 99.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Application Software

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
OPRA 1,208 M 6.93% 10.8%
MGIC 1,348 M 4.45% 5.51%
KARO 1,446 M 2.65% 4.13%
EVD 8,720 M 1.57% 3.25%
GEN 16,096 M 1.77% 2.67%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TUYA 1,392 M 94.9% 100%
KARO 1,446 M 27.7% 100%
EVD 8,720 M 25.1% 78.4%
BSY 11,884 M 23.6% 99.2%
INTU 168,510 M 15.2% 98.9%

Quality Dividend Peers in Application Software

MGIC
Magic Software
 4.45% Yield

SAP Dividend History: Last 31 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-13 2025-05-13 2025-05-23 Annual 2.63 10.3% 0.91%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-05-28 Annual 2.385 9.1% 1.24%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-05-22 Annual 2.186 -17.8% 1.66%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-05-31 Other 2.66 21.5% 2.85%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-05-25 Annual 2.189 27.9% 1.61%
2020-05-21 2020-05-22 2020-06-02 Annual 1.712 0.9% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-05-28 Annual 1.696 -1.8% N/A
2018-05-18 2018-05-21 2018-05-29 Annual 1.727 29.8% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-05-22 Annual 1.331 1.6% N/A
2016-05-10 2016-05-12 2016-05-20 Annual 1.31 10.3% N/A
2015-05-18 2015-05-20 2015-05-29 Annual 1.188 -13% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-21 2014-05-29 Annual 1.366 37.5% N/A
2014-05-19 0.9936 -10.8% N/A
2013-05-31 2013-06-04 2013-06-12 Annual 1.114 -24.6% N/A
2012-05-21 2012-05-23 2012-06-01 Other 1.478 79.2% N/A
2011-05-23 2011-05-25 2011-06-03 Annual 0.825 22.2% N/A
2010-06-04 2010-06-08 2010-06-16 Annual 0.675 0% N/A
2009-05-15 2009-05-19 2009-05-27 Annual 0.675 -13.4% N/A
2008-05-30 2008-06-03 2008-06-11 Annual 0.779 26.9% N/A
2007-05-08 2007-05-10 2007-05-18 Annual 0.614 41.5% N/A
2006-05-05 2006-05-09 2006-05-18 Annual 0.434 21.6% N/A
2005-05-10 2005-05-12 2005-05-20 Annual 0.357 46.3% N/A
2004-05-04 2004-05-06 2004-05-17 Annual 0.244 53.5% N/A
2003-05-07 2003-05-09 2003-05-22 Annual 0.159 24.2% N/A
2002-05-01 2002-05-03 2002-05-16 Annual 0.128 0% N/A
2001-05-01 2001-05-03 2001-05-14 Annual 0.128 0.8% N/A
2000-05-03 2000-05-05 2000-05-18 Annual 0.127 -10.6% N/A
1999-05-04 1999-05-06 1999-05-17 Annual 0.142 -73.3% N/A
1998-05-05 1998-05-07 1998-05-18 Annual 0.5313 -81.3% N/A
1997-05-05 2.8402 11.6% N/A
1996-06-24 1996-06-26 1996-07-08 Other 2.5455 0% N/A

SAP Dividend FAQ

SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) delivers a portfolio of enterprise-software solutions that span core ERP (SAP S/4HANA), human-capital management (SuccessFactors), spend and procurement, customer experience, and a low-code Business Technology Platform for building, integrating and automating applications. Complementary offerings include the SAP Business Network for B2B supply-chain collaboration, Signavio process analytics, LeanIX enterprise-architecture mapping, WalkMe workflow automation, Enable Now embedded learning, Taulia working-capital tools, and sustainability services, all supported by a global services and support business.

What is the Dividend Yield of SAP?

As of January 2026, SAP`s dividend yield is 0.91%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.63 USD by the current share price of 233.59.

Does SAP pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, SAP paid a dividend of 2.63 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-13 and the payout was 2.63 USD.

How often does SAP pay dividends?

SAP pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, SAP has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-13.

SAP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SAP for the next 4 payments are between 4.26 (+62.0%) and 4.26 (+62.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will SAP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.63 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for SAP SE (SAP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SAP?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of SAP?

SAP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.70% per year.
Strong growth: SAP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SAP?

SAP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.25%. If you bought SAP's shares at 116.94 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.63 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.25% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SAP?

SAP Payout Consistency is 92.5%. 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: SAP SE has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SAP have a good Dividend Yield?

SAP`s 0.91% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SAP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SAP is 38.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SAP?

SAP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 44.27%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SAP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SAP's Outstanding Shares?

SAP SE's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.04% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has SAP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 28, 1998 with a ratio of 4:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 4 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
1999 1,258,860,000
2000 1,258,860,000
2001 1,238,095,000 -1.65%
2002 1,244,476,000 +0.52%
2003 1,243,608,000 -0.07%
2004 1,239,712,000 -0.31%
2005 1,235,616,000 -0.33%
2006 1,214,076,000 -1.74%
2007 1,196,000,000 -1.49%
2008 1,188,000,000 -0.67%
2009 1,190,000,000 +0.17%
2010 1,189,000,000 -0.08%
2011 1,191,000,000 +0.17%
2012 1,194,000,000 +0.25%
2013 1,196,000,000 +0.17%
2014 1,198,000,000 +0.17%
2015 1,199,000,000 +0.08%
2016 1,199,000,000
2017 1,194,000,000 -0.42%
2018 1,194,000,000
2019 1,194,000,000
2020 1,182,000,000 -1.01%
2021 1,179,579,300 -0.2%
2022 1,172,000,000 -0.64%
2023 1,178,000,000 +0.51%
2024 1,176,000,000 -0.17%
2025 1,177,000,000 +0.09%

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: 2026-01-11 02:18