Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.11
ResMed Inc. (RMD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
22.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
14 years
RMD Dividend Income Check
Safety
22.2% 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
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$2.11
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout17.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR9.5%
5Y CAGR7.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return-23.9%
5Y Total Return-16.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,36010Y ago$34,39120Y ago$95,031
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.
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 22.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 17.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — 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: 1.1% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 2.2% 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 -16.4%, with dividends contributing 4.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,391 today.
RMD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.88
Avg/Payment$0.4940
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.5300 | ↑ +10.4% | 86.70% | Sep 19, 2024 |
RMD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#3 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
22.2% payout
Streak
14Y
7.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#2 of 4
PHG
MDT
SYKRMD Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 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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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 $2.11 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
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 Semi-Annual.
Is RMD's dividend safe?
RMD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.2% and FCF payout ratio of +17.5%. 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 Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.11 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 $8,360 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 +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.