LRLCY Dividend Yield 2026: L'Oréal S.A.

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Data last updated: Aug 31, 2026

Snapshot (as of Aug 31, 2026): L'Oréal S.A. (LRLCY) pays a $1.44 annual dividend ($0.36 quarterly), yielding 1.85% at $90.15/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-04-28. 9 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 1.85%

Annual Dividend: $1.44 per share

Payout Ratio: 63.5%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-04-28

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Consumer Defensive

Years of Dividend History: 39

About L'Oréal S.A. Dividend

L'Oréal S.A. dividend income comes from one of the world's largest cosmetics companies, built on brands like L'Oréal Paris, Lancôme, and La Roche-Posay. The current yield stands at 1.85%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $1.44 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is April 28, 2026. LRLCY stock, with a beta of 0.856, tends to move less than the broader market, which suits investors who prioritize dividend growth over immediate income.

Dividend Safety

L'Oréal S.A. pays out 63.5% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as elevated (60–75%). That level is supported by demand across the company's four segments, spanning mass-market products like Garnier and Maybelline through to premium lines sold in department stores and pharmacies worldwide. L'Oréal S.A. dividend safety faces its main pressure from that payout ratio sitting near the upper end of a comfortable range, leaving less room to absorb an earnings decline without affecting the dividend.

L'Oréal S.A. (LRLCY) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

L'Oréal S.A. dividend history shows a CAGR of 10.0% per year from 2010 to 2025. The per-share payment grew from $0.3809 to $1.5857 over that period (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 40.1% in 2011, though the data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so growth has not been perfectly linear. A 10% annualized growth rate means the dividend has roughly quadrupled in 15 years, which matters more to a long-term holder than the current yield alone.

L'Oréal S.A. Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+15.7%	$1.02 (2022)	$1.59 (2025)
5-Year	+12.8%	$0.87 (2020)	$1.59 (2025)
10-Year	+10.1%	$0.60 (2015)	$1.59 (2025)

Is L'Oréal S.A. a Good Dividend Stock?

LRLCY stock fits growth-and-income investors who want dividend expansion rather than a high starting yield. The current yield of 1.85% is low (below 2%), and it sits above the 5-year average of 1.4%, which means the stock is currently offering more income relative to its own history. The 10.0% CAGR over 15 years is the real draw here. The trade-off is straightforward: investors accept a modest current payout in exchange for a dividend that has grown at a meaningful pace, backed by a globally distributed cosmetics business with broad channel reach.

Recent L'Oréal S.A. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-04-28	$1.6822
2025-05-02	$1.5857
2024-04-24	$1.4088
2023-04-24	$1.3178
2022-04-25	$1.0232
2021-04-23	$0.9670
2020-07-01	$0.8668
2019-04-24	$0.8621
2018-04-23	$0.8569
2017-04-25	$0.7188

L'Oréal S.A. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$1.6822
2025	$1.5857
2024	$1.4088
2023	$1.3178
2022	$1.0232

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does LRLCY pay dividends?

Yes, L'Oréal S.A. (LRLCY) pays a $0.36 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 1.85%.

How often does L'Oréal S.A. pay dividends?

L'Oréal S.A. pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $1.6822 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for April 28, 2026.

What is L'Oréal S.A.'s current dividend yield?

The current L'Oréal S.A. dividend yield is 1.85%, which is above the stock's 5-year average yield of 1.4%. That means the stock is currently yielding more than it has on average over the past five years.

Has L'Oréal S.A. ever cut its dividend?

Within the available history window, the data shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%. The 2015 annual payment of $0.6041 was lower than the 2014 payment of $0.6924, representing a decline in that year. The dividend has increased for 9 consecutive years since then.

How fast has L'Oréal S.A. grown its dividend?

L'Oréal S.A. has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0% per year from 2010 to 2025. That pace took the per-share payment from $0.3809 to $1.5857 over 15 years.

Is L'Oréal S.A. a good dividend stock for income investors?

As an income stock, LRLCY offers a low (below 2%) current yield, which limits its appeal for investors who need immediate cash flow. Its strength is dividend growth: a 10.0% CAGR over 15 years makes it more relevant for investors with a longer time horizon.

Is L'Oréal S.A. dividend safe?

The 63.5% payout ratio is elevated (60–75%), which means L'Oréal S.A. dividend safety depends on earnings holding steady. There is less cushion here than a sub-50% payout ratio would provide, but the ratio is not at a level that typically signals immediate risk.

What type of investor is L'Oréal S.A. best suited for?

L'Oréal S.A. stock suits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The 1.85% yield is low, but the 10.0% annualized growth rate over 15 years rewards patient, long-term holders more than it does income-focused investors seeking high current payouts.

How does L'Oréal S.A. compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 1.85% is above the 5-year average of 1.4%, so LRLCY is offering more income relative to its own history. For dividend investors tracking entry yield, the current level is above what the stock has typically provided.

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