Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.76
Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2000 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
52.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
SNN Dividend Income Check
Safety
52.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is flat.
SNN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$0.76
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout52.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout30.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.5%
5Y CAGR0.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.9%
Total Shareholder Yield6.4%
1Y Total Return9.1%
5Y Total Return-21.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,80710Y ago$11,24420Y ago$25,499
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.
SNN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (27 years of payments)
SNN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Smith & Nephew plc distributes 52.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 30.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SNN has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.5% and 5-year CAGR of 0.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SNN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 3.9% buyback yield, 6.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -21.9%, with dividends contributing 8.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,244 today.
SNN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.31
Avg/Payment$0.3653
Latest Change+56.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026Latest | $0.4700 | ↑ +56.7% | 2.43% | May 27, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↓ -35.1% | 2.10% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.4620 | ↑ +60.4% | 2.67% | May 28, 2025 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.2880 | ↓ -37.7% | 2.50% | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | $0.4620 | ↑ +60.4% | 3.06% | May 22, 2024 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | $0.2880 | ↓ -37.7% | 3.19% | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.4620 | ↑ +60.4% | 2.74% | May 17, 2023 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.2880 | ↓ -37.7% | 3.28% | Oct 26, 2022 |
SNN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
52.8% payout
Streak
1Y
0.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.4%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd SNNSmith & Nephew plc | $12.8B | 2.5% | 52.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ZBHZimmer Biomet Holdin… | $16.2B | 1.2% | 27.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SYKStryker Corporation | $112.0B | 1.1% | 39.6% | 34 | Sustainable |
 CNMDCONMED Corporation | $1.2B | 2.1% | 52.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  MDTMedtronic plc | $99.5B | 3.6% | 77.0% | 36 | Watch |
 JNJJohnson & Johnson | $541.3B | 2.2% | 84.1% | 36 | Watch |
2nd  ABTAbbott Laboratories | $150.0B | 2.5% | 28.6% | 11 | Sustainable |
SNN Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.47 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $0.76 | 1.6% | 2 | $1.44 | 52.9% | 1.89x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.75 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.94 | 79.8% | 1.25x | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $0.75 | 0.0% | 2 | $1.20 | 62.5% | 1.60x | 1.7% |
| 2022 | $0.75 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.50 | 150.0% | 0.67x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $0.75 | 0.0% | 2 | $1.20 | 62.5% | 1.60x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $0.75 | 3.0% | 2 | $1.02 | 73.5% | 1.36x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $0.73 | -0.8% | 2 | $1.36 | 53.5% | 1.87x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $0.73 | 19.2% | 2 | $1.52 | 48.3% | 2.07x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $0.62 | -1.6% | 2 | $1.76 | 35.0% | 2.86x | 1.4% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SNN stock.
How much dividend does SNN pay per share?
Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.76 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SNN's next ex-dividend date?
SNN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SNN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SNN's dividend safe?
SNN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +52.8% and FCF payout ratio of +30.1%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has SNN increased its dividend?
SNN has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.3%.
How often does SNN pay dividends?
Smith & Nephew plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.76 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 2000 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SNN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SNN five years ago would be worth approximately $7,807 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SNN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SNN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.