FRE Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

FRE has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 1 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.32%
Payout Ratio 39.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.25%
Consistency Lifetime 84.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.19%
Payout FCF 54.0%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 48.11%

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: 38.9%
Total Return 5y: 59%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Facilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NHC 1,965 M 2.26% 4.48%
FME 13,192 M 2.82% 2.89%
SEM 1,866 M 1.73% 1.84%
HCA 112,909 M 0.75% 2.14%
EHC 9,521 M 0.64% 1.16%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
HCA 112,909 M 10.7% 55.5%
USPH 1,275 M 5.37% 92.5%
NHC 1,965 M 4.64% 72.7%
ENSG 9,943 M 4.42% 98.6%
FME 13,192 M 1.82% 97.7%

FRE Dividend History: Last 27 Payments (EUR) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-26 2025-05-28 Final 1 8.7% 2.33%
2023-05-18 2023-05-23 Final 0.92 0% 3.39%
2022-05-16 2022-06-13 Final 0.92 4.5% 2.77%
2021-05-24 2021-05-27 Final 0.88 5% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-02 Final 0.8385 -0.2% N/A
2020-05-21 0.84 5.2% N/A
2019-05-20 2019-05-22 Final 0.7985 6.5% N/A
2018-05-21 2018-05-24 Final 0.75 21.2% N/A
2017-05-15 2017-05-17 Final 0.6189 12.5% N/A
2016-05-16 0.55 43.5% N/A
2015-05-21 2015-05-21 Final 0.3832 -69.3% N/A
2014-05-19 2014-05-19 Final 1.2477 13.6% N/A
2013-05-20 2013-05-20 Final 1.098 15.8% N/A
2012-05-14 0.9483 10.5% N/A
2011-05-16 0.8584 14.7% N/A
2010-05-13 0.7486 7.1% N/A
2009-05-11 0.6987 6.1% N/A
2008-05-22 0.6588 15.8% N/A
2007-05-17 0.569 -61.5% N/A
2006-05-11 1.4773 9.6% N/A
2005-05-26 1.3475 9.8% N/A
2004-05-31 1.2278 7.9% N/A
2003-05-29 1.1379 10.7% N/A
2002-05-30 1.0281 -52.3% N/A
2001-06-01 2.156 40.3% N/A
2000-06-09 1.5372 639.6% N/A
1999-06-11 0.2078 0% N/A

FRE Dividend FAQ

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (XETRA:FRE) is a German-based integrated health-care group that serves chronically ill patients through two main divisions: Fresenius Kabi, which supplies critical-care and nutrition products (e.g., parenteral nutrition, infusion pumps, apheresis and cell-therapy devices), and Fresenius Helios, which operates a network of hospitals and nursing facilities. The firm, originally founded in 1912 and renamed in 2011, is headquartered in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe.

What is the Dividend Yield of FRE?

As of February 2026, FRE`s dividend yield is 2.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 EUR by the current share price of 49.76.

Does FRE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FRE paid a dividend of 1.00 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-26 and the payout was 1 EUR.

How often does FRE pay dividends?

FRE pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, FRE has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-26.

FRE dividend forecast

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

The latest dividend paid per share was 1 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (FRE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FRE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (FRE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FRE?

FRE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.25% per year.
Strong growth: FRE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FRE?

FRE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.19%. If you bought FRE's shares at 31.30 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.19% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FRE?

FRE Payout Consistency is 84.7%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FRE have a good Dividend Yield?

FRE`s 2.32% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FRE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FRE is 39.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of FRE?

FRE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 48.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FRE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FRE's Outstanding Shares?

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%).

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

Has FRE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 4, 2014 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 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
2009 475,609,800
2010 483,471,100 +1.65%
2011 488,571,400 +1.05%
2012 532,116,800 +8.91%
2013 537,162,200 +0.95%
2014 541,176,500 +0.75%
2015 540,909,100 -0.05%
2016 546,575,300 +1.05%
2017 557,746,500 +2.04%
2018 558,666,700 +0.16%
2019 555,000,000 -0.66%
2020 554,545,500 -0.08%
2021 558,061,900 +0.63%
2022 557,549,800 -0.09%
2023 563,237,300 +1.02%
2024 563,237,300
2025 563,237,300

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 02:37