EL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

EL has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 3.95 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.62%
Payout Ratio 76.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 38.29%
Consistency Lifetime 97.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.26%
Payout FCF 42.9%
Streak Years 36
Dividend Rating 73.16%

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: -4.3%
Total Return 5y: 110.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SHL 55,814 M 4.11% 4.43%
IRMD 1,203 M 1.60% 5.31%
BDX 58,077 M 2.15% 2.26%
ABT 189,849 M 1.89% 2.11%
EUZ 1,138 M 0.79% 2.90%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DRW3 1,489 M 80.8% 78.5%
GEHC 36,055 M 24.7% 100%
LMAT 1,928 M 16.1% 100%
ALC 39,930 M 12.2% 99.6%
STE 25,864 M 9.65% 94.1%

EL 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
2025-05-07 2025-05-08 2025-06-05 Interim 3.95 0% 1.6%
2024-05-06 2024-06-03 Final 3.95 22.3% 1.99%
2023-05-22 2023-06-13 Final 3.23 28.7% 1.79%
2022-05-30 2022-06-21 Final 2.51 132.4% 1.66%
2021-05-28 2021-06-21 Final 1.08 -6.1% 0.76%
2020-12-23 2020-12-28 Final 1.15 -43.6% N/A
2019-05-21 2019-05-23 Final 2.04 33.3% N/A
2018-04-26 2018-04-30 Final 1.53 2% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 Final 1.5 35.1% N/A
2016-05-17 2016-06-08 Final 1.11 8.8% N/A
2015-05-19 2015-05-21 Final 1.02 8.5% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 Final 0.94 6.8% N/A
2013-05-30 2013-06-04 Final 0.88 3.5% N/A
2012-05-24 0.85 2.4% N/A
2011-05-16 0.83 18.6% N/A
2010-05-25 0.7 6.1% N/A
2009-05-21 0.66 6.5% N/A
2008-05-23 0.62 -43.6% N/A
2007-05-15 1.1 17% N/A
2006-05-16 0.94 23.7% N/A
2005-05-18 0.76 35.7% N/A
2004-05-18 0.56 12% N/A
2003-05-20 0.5 22% N/A
2002-05-28 0.41 -89.5% N/A
2001-05-21 3.9 14.7% N/A
2000-06-05 3.4 6.3% N/A
1999-06-01 3.2 23.5% N/A
1998-07-01 2.5916 17.2% N/A
1997-07-02 2.2106 7.4% N/A
1996-07-02 2.058 17.4% N/A
1995-07-04 1.7532 15% N/A
1994-07-04 1.5244 16.3% N/A
1993-07-02 1.311 0% N/A
1992-07-03 1.311 0% N/A
1991-07-03 1.311 -80% N/A
1990-07-03 6.555 0% N/A

EL Dividend FAQ

EssilorLuxottica S.A. (EL) designs, manufactures, and distributes a full spectrum of vision-care products-including ophthalmic lenses, frames, sunglasses, contact lenses, and diagnostic equipment-through a portfolio of globally recognized brands such as Essilor, Varilux, Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Persol. The company also supplies optometric tools, digital imaging platforms (e.g., SPECTRALIS, ANTERION), EMR solutions (HEYEX EMR), and lens-edging instruments to independent opticians, large retail chains, e-commerce platforms, and institutional customers worldwide.

What is the Dividend Yield of EL?

As of February 2026, EL`s dividend yield is 1.62%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.95 EUR by the current share price of 255.10.

Does EL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, EL paid a dividend of 3.95 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-07 and the payout was 3.95 EUR.

How often does EL pay dividends?

EL pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, EL has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-07.

EL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EL for the next 4 payments are between 1.348 (-65.9%) and 1.434 (-63.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will EL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 3.95 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-07. The next Ex-Dividend date for EssilorLuxottica S. A. (EL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for EssilorLuxottica S. A. (EL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EL?

EL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 38.3% per year.
Strong growth: EL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EL?

EL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.26%. If you bought EL's shares at 121.22 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.95 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.26% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EL?

EL Payout Consistency is 97.9%. 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: EssilorLuxottica S. A. has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EL have a good Dividend Yield?

EL`s 1.62% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EL is 76.7%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of EL?

EL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.16%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EL's Outstanding Shares?

EssilorLuxottica S. A.'s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.97% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has EL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 6, 2024 with a ratio of 1.02193:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.02 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
2000 199,666,000
2001 199,666,000
2002 201,334,000 +0.84%
2003 208,662,000 +3.64%
2004 216,360,000 +3.69%
2005 216,910,000 +0.25%
2006 216,338,000 -0.26%
2007 214,647,000 -0.78%
2008 213,615,000 -0.48%
2009 210,557,000 -1.43%
2010 212,652,000 +0.99%
2011 209,678,000 -1.4%
2012 211,015,000 +0.64%
2013 211,931,900 +0.43%
2014 215,306,200 +1.59%
2015 216,871,100 +0.73%
2016 220,294,000 +1.58%
2017 224,575,900 +1.94%
2018 311,570,900 +38.74%
2019 444,579,000 +42.69%
2020 436,524,300 -1.81%
2021 448,848,300 +2.82%
2022 447,536,300 -0.29%
2023 453,128,900 +1.25%
2024 461,960,400 +1.95%
2025 461,971,700 +0%

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: 2026-02-05 02:39