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
1.0%
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 Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$2.11
FrequencyAnnual
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 Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.0%
1Y Total Return-14.5%
5Y Total Return11.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,10010Y ago$39,38420Y ago$95,452
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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: 1.0% dividend yield, 1.0% 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 11.0%, with dividends contributing 5.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $39,384 today.
RMD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.67
Avg/Payment$0.4835
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026Latest | $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 |
| May 8, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | 90.19% | Jun 13, 2024 |
RMD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#4 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
22.2% payout
Streak
14Y
7.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.0%
#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 | $0.60 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 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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Start ComparisonRMD — 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 +1.0%. Payments are made 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 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 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 $11,100 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 +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.