ResMed Inc. (RMD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
RMD Dividend Income Check
Safety
23.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is rising.
RMD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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RMD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
RMD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
ResMed Inc. distributes 23.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
RMD has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.5% and 5-year CAGR of 7.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RMD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% buyback yield, 2.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -3.1%, with dividends contributing 3.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $39,966 today.
RMD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026Latest | $0.6600 | ↑ +10.0% | 1.08% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | $0.6000 | — | 1.19% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | $0.6000 | — | 94.82% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 89.64% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↑ +13.2% | 76.92% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | $0.5300 | — | 87.21% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | $0.5300 | — | 86.44% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $0.5300 | — | 81.27% | Dec 12, 2024 |
RMD Dividend vs Peers
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RMD Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.86 | — | 3 | $0.00 | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $2.26 | 11.9% | 4 | $9.51 | 23.8% | 4.21x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $2.02 | 9.8% | 4 | $6.92 | 29.2% | 3.43x | 1.0% |
| 2023 | $1.84 | 7.0% | 4 | $6.09 | 30.2% | 3.31x | 0.9% |
| 2022 | $1.72 | 6.2% | 4 | $5.30 | 32.5% | 3.08x | 0.8% |
| 2021 | $1.62 | 3.8% | 4 | $3.24 | 50.0% | 2.00x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $1.56 | 2.6% | 4 | $4.27 | 36.5% | 2.74x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $1.52 | 5.6% | 4 | $2.80 | 54.3% | 1.84x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $1.44 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.19 | 65.8% | 1.52x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $1.36 | 7.9% | 4 | $2.40 | 56.7% | 1.76x | 0.6% |
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Historical Returns
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RMD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RMD stock.
How much dividend does RMD pay per share?
ResMed Inc. (RMD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.46 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is RMD's next ex-dividend date?
RMD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RMD typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is RMD's dividend safe?
RMD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.0% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is RMD a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, ResMed Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RMD pay dividends?
ResMed Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.46 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RMD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RMD five years ago would be worth approximately $9,693 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RMD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RMD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% 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.