Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.33
Alcon Inc. (ALC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
16.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
ALC Dividend Income Check
Safety
16.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.0% and trend is unknown.
ALC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$0.33
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout16.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR48.2%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.0%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.3%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return-23.0%
5Y Total Return-5.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,48810Y ago$11,50120Y ago$11,501
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ALC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
ALC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Alcon Inc. distributes 16.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ALC has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 48.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ALC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 2.3% buyback yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.0% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -5.1%, with dividends contributing 2.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,501 today.
ALC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 8 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.07
Avg/Payment$0.2590
Latest Change+55.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026Latest | $0.3593 | ↑ +55.9% | 54.93% | May 7, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | $0.2305 | ↓ -30.9% | 31.11% | May 7, 2026 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.3334 | — | 38.22% | May 15, 2025 |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.3334 | ↑ +26.0% | 35.75% | May 15, 2025 |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.2647 | ↑ +12.3% | 29.65% | May 16, 2024 |
| May 10, 2023 | $0.2357 | ↑ +15.0% | 29.23% | May 12, 2023 |
| May 3, 2022 | $0.2050 | ↑ +86.9% | 28.89% | May 5, 2022 |
| May 4, 2021 | $0.1097 | — | 14.72% | May 6, 2021 |
ALC Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
0.5%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
16.9% payout
Streak
5Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#3 of 5
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ABTALC Annual Dividend History (2015–2026)
12 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.59 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $0.67 | 151.9% | 2 | $1.98 | 33.7% | 2.97x | 1.0% |
| 2024 | $0.26 | 12.3% | 1 | $2.05 | 12.9% | 7.74x | 0.4% |
| 2023 | $0.24 | 15.0% | 1 | $1.96 | 12.0% | 8.31x | 0.4% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | 86.9% | 1 | $0.68 | 30.1% | 3.32x | 0.3% |
| 2021 | $0.11 | — | 1 | $0.76 | 14.4% | 6.93x | 0.2% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.09 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.34 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.46 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.52 | — | — | — |
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ALC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ALC stock.
How much dividend does ALC pay per share?
Alcon Inc. (ALC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.33 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ALC's next ex-dividend date?
ALC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ALC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ALC's dividend safe?
ALC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +16.9% and FCF payout ratio of +9.6%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ALC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Alcon Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ALC pay dividends?
Alcon Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.33 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ALC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ALC five years ago would be worth approximately $9,488 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ALC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ALC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.