Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.70
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
3.8%
Payout Ratio
41.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
FMS Dividend Income Check
Safety
41.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is rising.
FMS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$0.70
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR2.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.5%
Total Shareholder Yield9.3%
1Y Total Return-20.5%
5Y Total Return-35.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,41010Y ago$6,49320Y ago$16,465
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.
FMS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
FMS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA distributes 41.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FMS has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 2.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FMS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 5.5% buyback yield, 9.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -35.9%, with dividends contributing 9.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,493 today.
FMS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.71
Avg/Payment$0.5353
Latest Change+28.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025Latest | $0.8150 | ↑ +28.5% | 2.81% | 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 |
FMS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
41.5% payout
Streak
4Y
2.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.3%
#1 of 5
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USPHFMS Annual Dividend History (1998–2025)
28 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.81 | 28.5% | 1 | $1.68 | 48.5% | 2.06x | 1.9% |
| 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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Start ComparisonFMS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FMS stock.
How much dividend does FMS pay per share?
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (FMS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.70 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. 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 "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.5% and FCF payout ratio of +21.7%. The 4-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 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.9%, 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 $0.70 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 $6,410 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 +1.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.