BN Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield

BN has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 2.15 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.86%
Payout Ratio 75.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.60%
Consistency Lifetime 99.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.76%
Payout FCF 24.9%
Streak Years 36
Dividend Rating 60.62%

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: 8.7%
Total Return 5y: 55.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 10,302 M 16.8% 47.0%
CALM 3,981 M 8.42% 26.4%
KHC 28,100 M 5.74% 5.97%
GIS 24,684 M 4.85% 5.06%
SFD 9,348 M 4.49% 5.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CALM 3,981 M 300% 75.5%
PRMB 6,039 M 13.6% 52.7%
JDEP 18,191 M 19.8% 98.3%
LW 6,400 M 12.0% 100%
HSY 39,492 M 12.6% 95.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Packaged Foods & Meats

HSY
Hershey
 3.27% Yield

BN Dividend History: Last 36 Payments (EUR) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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. (ticker BN) is a French multinational food-and-beverage group that sells a broad portfolio-including dairy, plant-based, specialized nutrition, and bottled water-across 5 continents through retail, foodservice, health-care, and e-commerce channels. Its operations are organized into three segments: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based, Specialized Nutrition, and Waters.

What is the Dividend Yield of BN?

As of February 2026, BN`s dividend yield is 2.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.15 EUR by the current share price of 70.28.

Does BN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BN paid a dividend of 2.15 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-05 and the payout was 2.15 EUR.

How often does BN pay dividends?

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

BN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BN 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 BN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.15 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Danone (BN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BN?

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

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 4.76%. If you bought BN's shares at 45.15 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.15 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.76% 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 75.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of BN?

BN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BN's Outstanding Shares?

Danone's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.2% 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
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 644,414,900 -0.24%

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: 2026-01-27 02:40