SNN
Smith & Nephew
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NYSE: SNN
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 27, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.57%
Payout ratio: 54.3%
Smith & Nephew's last dividend of $0.482 per share was on Mar 27, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $0.78 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.56%. The latest SNN payout of $0.482 marks a dividend growth of 61%.
SNN dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Smith & Nephew Dividend yield
Smith & Nephew's dividend yield of 2.56% is above the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 1.58%, Smith & Nephew's dividend yield is 62% higher. The historical 5-year average of SNN's dividend yield is 2.7%, which is similar to the current yield.
SNN Dividend history
Smith & Nephew has a history of paying dividends since 2003. Our records of SNN show that the company has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 4.3% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 4% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 0.3%.
Smith & Nephew Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.482 | 2.47% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.3 | 2.1% |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.462 | 2.67% |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.288 | 2.5% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | $0.462 | 3.06% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | $0.288 | 3.19% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.462 | 2.74% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.288 | 3.28% |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.462 | 2.35% |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $0.288 | 2.18% |
| Apr 5, 2021 | $0.462 | 1.97% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | $0.288 | 1.89% |
| Apr 2, 2020 | $0.462 | 2.2% |
| Oct 3, 2019 | $0.288 | 1.58% |
| Apr 4, 2019 | $0.44 | 1.81% |
| Oct 4, 2018 | $0.28 | 2.03% |
| Apr 5, 2018 | $0.454 | 1.87% |
| Oct 5, 2017 | $0.246 | 1.69% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.37 | 1.99% |
| Oct 5, 2016 | $0.246 | 1.93% |
| Apr 20, 2016 | $0.38 | 1.83% |
| Oct 7, 2015 | $0.236 | 1.76% |
| Apr 15, 2015 | $0.372 | 1.72% |
Smith & Nephew dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Smith & Nephew's payout ratio of 54.3% is above the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 38.6%, Smith & Nephew's payout ratio is 41% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SNN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDX Becton Dickinson & Co | 33.22% | $48.56 | 1,229.3% |
| MDT Medtronic plc | 3.53% | $2.84 | 78.9% |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 2.75% | $2.44 | 68% |
| SNN Smith & Nephew plc | 2.57% | $0.78 | 54.3% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.22% | $5.24 | 60% |
| SYK Stryker Corp | 1.12% | $3.44 | 39.4% |
| ZBH Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc | 1.09% | $0.96 | 24.8% |
| BAX Baxter International Inc | 0.95% | $0.2 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Smith & Nephew pay a dividend?
Yes, Smith & Nephew has paid two dividends in the last 12 months. SNN has been paying dividends since 2003.
When was SNN's last dividend?
Smith & Nephew's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 27, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.482 per share.
How much dividend does Smith & Nephew pay (per share)?
On an annual basis SNN pays $0.78 per share.
What is Smith & Nephew's dividend yield?
Smith & Nephew's current dividend yield is 2.56%.
How often does Smith & Nephew pay dividends?
Smith & Nephew typically pays two dividends per year.
What is Smith & Nephew's dividend payout ratio?
Smith & Nephew's dividend payout ratio is 54.3%.
Does Smith & Nephew pay a good dividend?
Smith & Nephew's dividend yield is above the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.