Trailing Dividend / Share
$8.27
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.1%
Payout Ratio
2.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
FMX Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.0% and trend is rising.
FMX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.1%
Trailing DPS$8.27
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout24.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR58.3%
5Y CAGR36.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield8.9%
1Y Total Return28.1%
5Y Total Return59.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,90010Y ago$15,39520Y ago$47,638
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). FMX's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
FMX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
FMX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. distributes 2.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FMX has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 58.3% and 5-year CAGR of 36.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FMX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.1% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 8.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 59.0%, with dividends contributing 24.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,395 today.
FMX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$24.43
Avg/Payment$1.2214
Latest Change-0.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026Latest | $1.8233 | ↓ -0.7% | 6.01% | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $1.8361 | ↓ -11.8% | 6.93% | May 4, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $2.0814 | ↑ +4.5% | 7.78% | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | $1.9920 | ↑ +1.4% | 7.05% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $1.9635 | ↑ +4.9% | 5.66% | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | $1.8715 | ↑ +108.5% | 4.47% | May 5, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.8977 | ↓ -5.1% | 6.05% | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | $0.9456 | ↓ -54.1% | 4.20% | Oct 28, 2024 |
FMX Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.1%
#1 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
2.6% payout
Streak
4Y
36.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.9%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st FMXFomento Económico Me… | $39.4B | 7.1% | 2.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 KOThe Coca-Cola Compan… | $368.5B | 2.4% | 67.0% | 56 | Watch |
3rd  PEPPepsiCo, Inc. | $172.0B | 4.4% | 92.7% | 54 | At Risk |
 CCEPCoca-Cola Europacifi… | $44.8B | 2.2% | 45.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 COKECoca-Cola Consolidat… | $15.1B | 0.5% | 15.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
 KDPKeurig Dr Pepper Inc… | $41.3B | 3.0% | 60.1% | 5 | Watch |
 BUDAnheuser-Busch InBev… | $141.8B | 3.1% | 66.7% | 3 | Watch |
2nd  TAPMolson Coors Beverag… | $6.9B | 5.2% | — | 5 | Unknown |
FMX Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $5.74 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 7.6% |
| 2025 | $6.72 | 64.3% | 4 | $2.90 | 231.9% | 0.43x | 9.0% |
| 2024 | $4.09 | 96.3% | 3 | $3.60 | 113.7% | 0.88x | 5.4% |
| 2023 | $2.08 | 22.9% | 2 | $187.00 | 1.1% | 89.72x | 2.8% |
| 2022 | $1.70 | 48.1% | 2 | $69.20 | 2.4% | 40.82x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $1.14 | -19.4% | 2 | $56.50 | 2.0% | 49.35x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $1.42 | -7.0% | 2 | $-5.40 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $1.53 | 2.4% | 2 | $57.80 | 2.6% | 37.85x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $1.49 | 9.4% | 2 | $64.00 | 2.3% | 42.92x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $1.36 | -2.9% | 2 | $114.20 | 1.2% | 83.79x | 1.8% |
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FMX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FMX stock.
How much dividend does FMX pay per share?
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $8.27 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is FMX's next ex-dividend date?
FMX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FMX typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is FMX's dividend safe?
FMX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.6% and FCF payout ratio of +24.0%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FMX a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +36.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FMX pay dividends?
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $8.27 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FMX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FMX five years ago would be worth approximately $15,900 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FMX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FMX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.