AFX Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

AFX has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 0.6 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.91%
Payout Ratio 45.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.66%
Consistency Lifetime 90.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.47%
Payout FCF 21.7%
Streak Years 20
Dividend Rating 43.55%

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: -52.2%
Total Return 5y: -78.5%

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%
EL 174,805 M 1.62% 3.26%
ABT 189,849 M 1.89% 2.11%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DRW3 1,489 M 80.8% 78.5%
EL 174,805 M 38.3% 97.9%
GEHC 36,055 M 24.7% 100%
LMAT 1,928 M 16.1% 100%
ALC 39,930 M 12.2% 99.6%

AFX Dividend History: Last 21 Payments (EUR) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Final 0.6 -45.5% 0.93%
2024-03-22 2024-03-26 Final 1.1 0% 0.96%
2023-03-23 2023-03-27 Final 1.1 22.2% 0.84%
2022-03-31 2022-04-04 Final 0.9 80% 0.59%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 Final 0.5 -23.1% 0.34%
2020-08-07 2020-08-11 Final 0.65 0% N/A
2020-03-25 0.65 18.2% N/A
2019-03-20 2019-03-22 Final 0.55 0% N/A
2018-04-11 2018-04-13 Final 0.55 31% N/A
2017-05-31 2017-06-02 Final 0.42 10.5% N/A
2016-04-07 2016-04-07 Final 0.38 -5% N/A
2015-03-19 2015-03-19 Final 0.4 -11.1% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-05 Final 0.45 12.5% N/A
2013-03-06 2013-03-06 Final 0.4 33.3% N/A
2012-03-12 2012-03-12 0.3 -45.5% N/A
2011-04-13 2011-04-13 0.55 205.6% N/A
2010-03-05 2010-03-05 0.18 0% N/A
2009-05-20 2009-05-20 0.18 12.5% N/A
2008-03-10 2008-03-10 0.16 14.3% N/A
2007-03-12 2007-03-12 0.14 -12.5% N/A
2006-03-13 2006-04-13 0.16 0% N/A

AFX Dividend FAQ

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (XETRA: AFX) is a German-based medical-technology firm that serves Europe, North America and Asia through two business segments: Ophthalmology and Microsurgery. The Ophthalmology division supplies diagnostic and therapeutic equipment for chronic eye diseases-including slit lamps, OCT systems, fundus cameras, glaucoma perimeters, surgical microscopes, phacoemulsification/vitrectomy platforms, intra-ocular lenses and the VISUMAX femtosecond laser for minimally invasive refractive surgery-as well as digital solutions for clinical data management. The Microsurgery division focuses on minimally invasive surgical visualization, intra-operative radiotherapy, pathology, specialised instruments and the ZEISS Tumor Workflow platform, targeting physicians across multiple specialties and hospital networks.

What is the Dividend Yield of AFX?

As of February 2026, AFX`s dividend yield is 0.91%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.60 EUR by the current share price of 27.52.

Does AFX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AFX paid a dividend of 0.60 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-27 and the payout was 0.6 EUR.

How often does AFX pay dividends?

AFX pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, AFX has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-03-27.

AFX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AFX for the next 4 payments are between 1 (+66.7%) and 1.128 (+88.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will AFX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.6 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-03-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Carl Zeiss Meditec (AFX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AFX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Carl Zeiss Meditec (AFX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AFX?

AFX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.66% per year.
Strong growth: AFX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AFX?

AFX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.47%. If you bought AFX's shares at 128.05 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.60 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.47% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AFX?

AFX Payout Consistency is 90.6%. 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: Carl Zeiss Meditec has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AFX have a good Dividend Yield?

AFX`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 AFX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AFX is 45.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AFX?

AFX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 43.55%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AFX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AFX's Outstanding Shares?

Carl Zeiss Meditec's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.85% 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 AFX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 24, 2006 with a ratio of 894:653.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.37 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
2008 79,618,800
2009 80,707,100 +1.37%
2010 80,952,900 +0.3%
2011 80,500,000 -0.56%
2012 80,437,900 -0.08%
2013 80,392,000 -0.06%
2014 79,682,600 -0.88%
2015 79,523,800 -0.2%
2016 81,315,800 +2.25%
2017 89,062,500 +9.53%
2018 89,687,500 +0.7%
2019 90,232,600 +0.61%
2020 89,038,500 -1.32%
2021 90,238,100 +1.35%
2022 89,473,700 -0.85%
2023 89,047,600 -0.48%
2024 87,222,200 -2.05%
2025 87,536,100 +0.36%

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: 2026-02-04 02:41