BN Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield

BN has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 4.4 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.86%
Payout Ratio 76.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.60%
Consistency Lifetime 99.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.85%
Payout FCF 24.5%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 57.94%
Ex-Dividend in 28 days: Buy before May 4, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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

Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CALM 3,748 M 8.42% 26.51%
SFD 11,006 M 4.49% 6.95%
GIS 19,970 M 4.85% 5.91%
VIS 3,073 M 4.52% 5.09%
AGRO 2,003 M 4.26% 5.27%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CALM 3,748 M 299.61% 75.5%
DOLE 1,426 M 43.05% 98.3%
VIS 3,073 M 17.04% 95.4%
PRMB 6,631 M 13.62% 52.7%
JDEP 17,899 M 19.76% 98.3%
Quality Dividend Peers in Packaged Foods & Meats HSY Hershey
3.06% Yield JDEP Jde Peets
2.66% Yield
BN Dividend History: Last 37 Payments (EUR) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-04 2026-05-06 Interim 2.25 +4.7% N/A
2025-05-05 2025-05-07 Final 2.15 +2.4% 2.86%
2024-05-03 2024-05-07 Final 2.1 +5% 3.66%
2023-05-09 2023-05-11 Final 2 +3.1% 3.4%
2022-05-10 2022-05-12 Final 1.94 0% 3.56%
2021-05-10 2021-05-12 Final 1.94 -7.6% 3.38%
2020-07-14 2020-07-16 Final 2.1 +8.2% N/A
2019-05-07 2019-05-09 Final 1.94 +2.1% N/A
2018-05-04 2018-05-31 Final 1.9 +11.8% N/A
2017-05-05 2017-06-01 Final 1.7 +6.3% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 Final 1.6 +6.7% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-06-03 Final 1.5 +3.4% N/A
2014-05-05 2014-06-03 Final 1.45 0% N/A
2013-05-02 2013-05-07 Final 1.45 +4.3% N/A
2012-05-08 1.39 +6.9% N/A
2011-05-10 1.3 +8.3% N/A
2010-05-04 1.2 0% N/A
2009-04-30 1.2 +9.1% N/A
2008-05-09 1.1 -45% N/A
2007-05-10 2 +17.6% N/A
2006-05-10 1.7 +25.9% N/A
2005-05-17 1.35 -44.9% N/A
2004-05-11 2.45 +6.5% N/A
2003-05-06 2.3 +11.7% N/A
2002-06-04 2.06 +8.4% N/A
2001-06-06 1.9 -45.7% N/A
2000-05-30 3.5 +16.7% N/A
1999-05-26 3 +6.4% N/A
1998-05-26 2.8203 +8.8% N/A
1997-05-20 2.5917 +6.2% N/A
1996-05-13 2.4392 0% N/A
1995-05-15 2.4392 +3.2% N/A
1994-05-16 2.3629 +3.3% N/A
1993-06-01 2.2867 +3.4% N/A
1992-06-01 2.2105 +11.5% N/A
1991-06-06 1.9818 +13% N/A
1990-06-05 1.7532 0% N/A

BN Dividend FAQ

Danone S.A. (BN) is a global food and beverage company with operations across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The company operates within the Packaged Foods & Meats sub-industry, a sector characterized by consumer staples with relatively stable demand.

What is the Dividend Yield of BN?

As of April 2026, BN's dividend yield is 2.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.40 EUR by the current share price of 69.04.

Does BN pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, BN paid a dividend of 4.40 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-04 and the payout was 2.25 EUR.

How often does BN pay dividends?

BN pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, BN has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-04.

BN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for BN for the next payment is 2.35 (+4.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.40%.

Will BN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.25 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for Danone (BN) is 2026-05-04.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Danone (BN) is 2026-05-04.

What is the Dividend Growth of BN?

BN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.60% per year. Strong growth: BN's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BN?

BN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.85%. If you bought BN's shares at 49.71 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.40 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.85% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BN?

BN Payout Consistency is 99.3%. 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: Danone has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BN have a good Dividend Yield?

BN's 2.86% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BN is 76.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of BN?

BN's Overall Dividend Rating is 57.94%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BN Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in BN's Outstanding Shares?

Danone's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.25% 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 BN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 1, 2007 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 586,216,900 0%
1998 583,832,800 -0.41%
1999 594,595,300 +1.84%
2000 565,494,900 -4.89%
2001 570,789,500 +0.94%
2002 548,964,500 -3.82%
2003 526,393,000 -4.11%
2004 515,062,000 -2.15%
2005 500,561,900 -2.82%
2006 489,377,800 -2.23%
2007 479,863,100 -1.94%
2008 494,302,400 +3.01%
2009 565,598,500 +14.42%
2010 615,990,600 +8.91%
2011 604,049,700 -1.94%
2012 603,105,300 -0.16%
2013 588,469,600 -2.43%
2014 600,066,100 +1.97%
2015 614,890,100 +2.47%
2016 617,314,400 +0.39%
2017 632,461,300 +2.45%
2018 647,817,200 +2.43%
2019 649,861,700 +0.32%
2020 650,248,000 +0.06%
2021 641,190,400 -1.39%
2022 639,607,900 -0.25%
2023 641,871,900 +0.35%
2024 645,984,200 +0.64%
2025 645,130,500 -0.13%
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: 2026-03-31 02:35 UTC