KWS Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield

KWS has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 1.25 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.87%
Payout Ratio 12.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.80%
Consistency Lifetime 97.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.83%
Payout FCF 17.7%
Streak Years 25
Dividend Rating 68.38%

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: 23.8%
Total Return 5y: 5.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Agricultural Products & Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ADM 32,347 M 3.89% 5.45%
FDP 1,900 M 3.56% 5.26%
BG 22,032 M 3.46% 5.37%
INGR 7,728 M 2.59% 4.35%
MZTI 4,740 M 2.21% 2.31%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FDP 1,900 M 24.5% 74.3%
ADM 32,347 M 8.35% 98.7%
BG 22,032 M 7.91% 99.8%
MZTI 4,740 M 6.0% 94.5%
INGR 7,728 M 5.70% 97.8%

KWS Dividend History: Last 26 Payments (EUR) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-04 2025-12-08 Interim 1.25 25% 1.87%
2024-12-06 2024-12-10 Final 1 11.1% 1.72%
2023-12-14 2023-12-18 Final 0.9 12.5% 1.73%
2022-12-07 2022-12-09 Final 0.8 0% 1.22%
2021-12-03 2021-12-07 Final 0.8 14.3% 1.13%
2020-12-17 2020-12-21 Final 0.7 4.5% N/A
2019-12-18 2019-12-20 Final 0.67 -79.1% N/A
2018-12-17 2018-12-19 Final 3.2 0% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-19 Final 3.2 6.7% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-16 Final 3 0% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-18 Final 3 0% N/A
2014-12-19 2014-12-19 Final 3 0% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-20 Final 3 7.1% N/A
2012-12-14 2012-12-14 Final 2.8 12% N/A
2011-12-15 2.5 31.6% N/A
2010-12-17 1.9 5.6% N/A
2009-12-18 1.8 5.9% N/A
2008-12-17 1.7 21.4% N/A
2007-12-14 1.4 16.7% N/A
2006-12-15 1.2 -90% N/A
2006-01-19 12 0% N/A
2005-01-19 12 9.1% N/A
2004-01-22 11 0% N/A
2003-01-23 11 10% N/A
2002-01-18 10 0% N/A
2001-01-19 10 0% N/A

KWS Dividend FAQ

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (XETRA:KWS) is a German seed-breeding company that commercialises genetically-enhanced varieties across four core segments: Sugarbeet (including diploid hybrid potatoes and sugar beet), Corn (covering corn, soybeans and sunflowers), Cereals (rye, wheat, barley, oilseed rape and ancillary crops such as peas and oats) and Vegetables (spinach, beans, Swiss chard, red beet and tomatoes). The firm integrates breeding, production and distribution within each segment, positioning itself as a full-stack provider in the global agronomic supply chain.

What is the Dividend Yield of KWS?

As of February 2026, KWS`s dividend yield is 1.87%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.25 EUR by the current share price of 72.20.

Does KWS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KWS paid a dividend of 1.25 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-04 and the payout was 1.25 EUR.

How often does KWS pay dividends?

KWS pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, KWS has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-04.

KWS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KWS for the next 4 payments are between 5.368 (+329.4%) and 5.823 (+365.8%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will KWS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.25 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KWS?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of KWS?

KWS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.8% per year.
Strong growth: KWS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KWS?

KWS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.83%. If you bought KWS's shares at 68.31 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.25 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KWS?

KWS Payout Consistency is 97.1%. 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: KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KWS have a good Dividend Yield?

KWS`s 1.87% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KWS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KWS is 12.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KWS?

KWS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.38%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KWS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KWS's Outstanding Shares?

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.51% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -81.6%).

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 KWS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 22, 2019 with a ratio of 5:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 5 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 33,007,000
2010 33,014,000 +0.02%
2011 33,206,000 +0.58%
2012 33,000,000 -0.62%
2013 33,000,000
2014 33,115,000 +0.35%
2015 33,000,000 -0.35%
2016 32,927,000 -0.22%
2017 33,023,000 +0.29%
2018 33,248,000 +0.68%
2019 33,058,000 -0.57%
2020 33,017,000 -0.12%
2021 33,071,000 +0.16%
2022 33,000,000 -0.21%
2023 33,000,000
2024 33,000,000
2025 32,666,700 -1.01%

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 02:38