Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.09
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
32.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
ALV Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.4% and trend is rising.
ALV Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$3.09
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout32.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout33.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR6.5%
5Y CAGR20.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.9%
Total Shareholder Yield6.4%
1Y Total Return32.7%
5Y Total Return29.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,98710Y ago$16,00420Y ago$36,637
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.
ALV Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
ALV Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Autoliv, Inc. distributes 32.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 33.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ALV has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.5% and 5-year CAGR of 20.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ALV returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 3.9% buyback yield, 6.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 29.9%, with dividends contributing 13.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,004 today.
ALV Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$13.85
Avg/Payment$0.6925
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026Latest | $0.8700 | — | 2.93% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.8700 | ↑ +2.4% | 2.67% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.8500 | ↑ +21.4% | 2.37% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 2.77% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 2.84% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $0.7000 | ↑ +2.9% | 2.82% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $0.6800 | — | 2.72% | Sep 23, 2024 |
| May 22, 2024 | $0.6800 | — | 2.16% | Jun 12, 2024 |
ALV Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
32.4% payout
Streak
5Y
20.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.4%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd ALVAutoliv, Inc. | $9.0B | 2.6% | 32.4% | 5 | Sustainable |
 APHAmphenol Corporation | $167.9B | 0.5% | 18.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BWABorgWarner Inc. | $12.0B | 0.9% | 43.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  MGAMagna International … | $17.1B | 3.2% | 65.6% | 16 | Watch |
 VCVisteon Corporation | $3.0B | 0.5% | 7.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 DANDana Incorporated | $4.6B | 1.1% | 63.5% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  SMPStandard Motor Produ… | $871M | 3.1% | 66.0% | 5 | Watch |
ALV Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.87 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $3.12 | 13.9% | 4 | $9.56 | 32.6% | 3.06x | 3.4% |
| 2024 | $2.74 | 3.0% | 4 | $8.03 | 34.1% | 2.93x | 3.0% |
| 2023 | $2.66 | 3.1% | 4 | $5.73 | 46.4% | 2.15x | 2.9% |
| 2022 | $2.58 | 37.2% | 4 | $4.85 | 53.2% | 1.88x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $1.88 | 51.6% | 3 | $4.96 | 37.9% | 2.64x | 2.1% |
| 2020 | $1.24 | -50.0% | 2 | $2.14 | 57.9% | 1.73x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $2.48 | 17.0% | 4 | $5.28 | 47.0% | 2.13x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $2.12 | 23.6% | 4 | $2.18 | 97.2% | 1.03x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $1.71 | 3.5% | 4 | $4.87 | 35.2% | 2.84x | 1.9% |
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Start ComparisonALV — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ALV stock.
How much dividend does ALV pay per share?
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.09 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ALV's next ex-dividend date?
ALV's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ALV typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ALV's dividend safe?
ALV's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.4% and FCF payout ratio of +33.3%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ALV a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Autoliv, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ALV pay dividends?
Autoliv, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.09 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ALV grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ALV five years ago would be worth approximately $12,987 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ALV's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ALV's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.