Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.79
CONMED Corporation (CNMD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
52.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
CNMD Dividend Income Check
Safety
52.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is falling.
CNMD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$0.79
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout52.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-9.1%
5Y CAGR-5.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return-31.3%
5Y Total Return-71.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$2,90210Y ago$10,66220Y ago$23,307
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.
CNMD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
CNMD Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CONMED Corporation distributes 52.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CNMD has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -9.1% and 5-year CAGR of -5.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CNMD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -71.0%, with dividends contributing 2.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,662 today.
CNMD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$4.00
Avg/Payment$0.2000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025Latest | $0.2000 | — | 1.54% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.49% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.36% | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.17% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.07% | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.13% | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.02% | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.2000 | — | 70.68% | Jan 5, 2024 |
CNMD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#1 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
52.6% payout
Streak
2Y
-5.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#2 of 4
LMAT
SYK
ZBHCNMD Annual Dividend History (1990–2025)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.60 | -25.0% | 3 | $1.51 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.26 | 18.8% | 5.32x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.04 | 39.2% | 2.55x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.68 | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.94 | 41.2% | 2.42x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.32 | 250.0% | 0.40x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.97 | 82.5% | 1.21x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.41 | 56.7% | 1.76x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.97 | 40.6% | 2.46x | 0.7% |
| 2016 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.52 | 153.8% | 0.65x | 0.7% |
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Start ComparisonCNMD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CNMD stock.
How much dividend does CNMD pay per share?
CONMED Corporation (CNMD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is CNMD's next ex-dividend date?
CNMD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CNMD typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is CNMD's dividend safe?
CNMD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +52.6% and FCF payout ratio of +19.8%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CNMD increased its dividend?
CNMD has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -5.6%.
How often does CNMD pay dividends?
CONMED Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2012 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in CNMD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CNMD five years ago would be worth approximately $2,902 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CNMD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CNMD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.