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Data last updated: Oct 19, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 19, 2026): Nestlé S.A. (NSRGY) pays a $3.10 annual dividend, yielding 3.96% at $99.65/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-04-21. 6 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 3.96%
Annual Dividend: $3.10 per share
Payout Ratio: 108.4%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-04-21
Dividend Frequency: annually
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Years of Dividend History: 26
Nestlé S.A. dividend investors are looking at one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, behind brands like Nespresso, KitKat, Purina, and Häagen-Dazs. The current yield stands at 4.3%, placing NSRGY in high-yield territory. Trailing twelve-month payments total $3.10 per share, paid annually, with the next ex-dividend date set for April 21, 2026. A beta of 0.499 means the stock moves at roughly half the volatility of the broader market, which suits income-focused investors who prioritize price steadiness alongside yield.
Nestlé S.A. pays out 108.4% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). That figure exceeds 100%, meaning current earnings alone do not fully cover the dividend. Nestlé S.A. dividend safety is supported in part by the breadth of the company's product portfolio, spanning coffee, petcare, nutrition, and water across dozens of markets globally, which generates recurring consumer demand. The payout ratio above earnings is the most significant data-supported pressure point here, and any further earnings compression would tighten the cushion further.
Nestlé S.A. dividend history shows a CAGR of 6.2% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.4870 to $3.6811 over that window (with 2026 partial at $3.9430). The largest annual increase in the window was 29.1% in 2011, while the data also shows a dip in 2015 and 2016 before growth resumed. Six consecutive years of increases run through the current period, though the streak falls short of the 25-year threshold required for Dividend Aristocrat status.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +6.6% | $3.04 (2022) | $3.68 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +5.9% | $2.76 (2020) | $3.68 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +4.7% | $2.32 (2015) | $3.68 (2025) |
NSRGY fits income-focused investors who want a high current yield from a globally diversified food and beverage business. At 4.3%, the yield sits well above its 5-year average of 3.02%, which reflects either a more attractive entry point or the market pricing in the elevated payout ratio. The trade-off is clear: the 108.4% payout ratio means the dividend is not covered by earnings at current levels, which limits confidence in near-term growth. What an investor gets is a high (above 4%) yield backed by a portfolio of globally recognized consumer brands. What they accept is a payout that has outrun earnings, leaving little room for error.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | $3.9430 |
| 2025-04-23 | $3.6811 |
| 2024-04-22 | $3.4079 |
| 2023-04-24 | $3.1861 |
| 2022-04-11 | $3.0430 |
| 2021-04-19 | $3.0658 |
| 2020-04-27 | $2.7580 |
| 2019-04-15 | $2.0325 |
| 2018-04-16 | $2.5290 |
| 2017-04-07 | $2.3040 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.9430 |
| 2025 | $3.6811 |
| 2024 | $3.4079 |
| 2023 | $3.1861 |
| 2022 | $3.0430 |
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