Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.79
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (FMS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
3 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$0.79
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR3.5%
5Y CAGR2.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return0.2%
5Y Total Return-22.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,71810Y ago$7,14920Y ago$19,082
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). FMS's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FMS has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.5% and 5-year CAGR of 2.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FMS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -22.8%, with dividends contributing 10.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,149 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.68
Avg/Payment$0.5339
Latest Change+24.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025Latest | $0.7871 | ↑ +24.1% | 2.71% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.6341 | ↑ +2.6% | 2.89% | Jun 3, 2024 |
| May 17, 2023 | $0.6181 | ↓ -12.9% | 2.67% | Jun 1, 2023 |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.7093 | ↓ -14.9% | 2.43% | May 27, 2022 |
| May 24, 2021 | $0.8338 | ↑ +17.9% | 2.05% | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Aug 28, 2020 | $0.7073 | ↑ +8.0% | 1.67% | Sep 11, 2020 |
| May 17, 2019 | $0.6551 | ↑ +3.7% | 1.70% | May 31, 2019 |
| May 21, 2018 | $0.6320 | ↑ +23.0% | 1.23% | Jun 4, 2018 |
Annual Dividend History
28 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.79 | 24.1% | 1 | $1.68 | 46.9% | 2.13x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.63 | 2.6% | 1 | $0.92 | 68.9% | 1.45x | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $0.62 | -12.9% | 1 | $0.85 | 72.7% | 1.38x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.71 | -14.9% | 1 | $0.57 | 124.4% | 0.80x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $0.83 | 17.9% | 1 | $0.83 | 100.5% | 1.00x | 2.0% |
| 2020 | $0.71 | 8.0% | 1 | $1.31 | 54.0% | 1.85x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $0.66 | 3.7% | 1 | $1.35 | 48.5% | 2.06x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.63 | 23.0% | 1 | $3.23 | 19.6% | 5.11x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $0.51 | 16.8% | 1 | $2.08 | 24.7% | 4.05x | 1.2% |
| 2016 | $0.44 | 0.5% | 1 | $1.87 | 23.5% | 4.25x | 1.0% |
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How much dividend does FMS pay per share?
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (FMS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Annual.
When is FMS's next ex-dividend date?
FMS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FMS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is FMS's dividend safe?
FMS's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FMS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.2%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does FMS pay dividends?
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1998 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in FMS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FMS five years ago would be worth approximately $7,718 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FMS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FMS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.