SNN
Smith & Nephew
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NYSE: SNN
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Oct 2, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.85%
Payout ratio: 53.6%
Smith & Nephew's last dividend of $0.312 per share was on Oct 2, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $0.79 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.85%. The latest SNN payout of $0.312 marks a dividend change of -35%.
SNN dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Smith & Nephew Dividend yield
Smith & Nephew's dividend yield of 2.85% is above the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 1.83%, Smith & Nephew's dividend yield is 56% 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 4.2% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 32%.
Smith & Nephew Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | $0.312 | 3.01% |
| 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 | 1.73% |
| Apr 15, 2015 | $0.362 | 2.62% |
Smith & Nephew dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Smith & Nephew's payout ratio of 53.6% is above the Healthcare sector and the industry average but below its peers average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 33.2%, Smith & Nephew's payout ratio is 61% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SNN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDT Medtronic Plc | 3.04% | $2.86 | 69.9% |
| SNN Smith & Nephew plc | 2.85% | $0.79 | 53.6% |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 2.41% | $2.48 | 80% |
| BDX Becton Dickinson & Company | 2.22% | $4.2 | 126.5% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.08% | $5.28 | 60.5% |
| SYK Stryker Corp | 1.25% | $3.52 | 36.1% |
| ZBH Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc | 1.05% | $0.96 | 23.2% |
| BAX Baxter International Inc | 0.16% | $0.04 | 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 Oct 2, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.312 per share.
How much dividend does Smith & Nephew pay (per share)?
On an annual basis SNN pays $0.79 per share.
What is Smith & Nephew's dividend yield?
Smith & Nephew's current dividend yield is 2.85%.
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 53.6%.
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.