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Dividend history and payout analysis for Sonic Healthcare Limited (SHL). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.
| Metric (FY) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends per share (FY) | $1.07 | $1.06 | $1.04 | $1.00 | $0.91 | $0.89 | $0.94 | $0.90 | $0.84 | $0.84 | $0.87 | $0.81 | $0.74 | $0.70 | $0.66 | $0.68 | $0.62 | $0.52 | $0.46 | $0.41 | $0.36 | $0.30 | $0.25 | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.09 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.02 |
| Dividend yield (FY) % | N/A | 4.09% | 2.87% | 2.89% | 2.27% | 2.79% | 3.07% | 2.32% | 2.79% | 2.48% | 3.28% | 3.75% | 3.58% | 4.67% | 4.59% | 5.67% | 3.30% | 3.42% | 2.90% | 2.68% | 2.63% | 1.88% | 3.70% | 2.22% | 2.03% | 1.98% | 2.40% | 2.82% | 1.96% | 3.23% | 3.51% | 0.00% |
| Payout ratio (FY) % | N/A | 97.71% | 70.13% | 31.18% | 31.60% | 76.49% | 67.98% | 50.47% | 65.77% | 48.60% | 80.94% | 67.53% | 61.12% | 73.10% | 77.89% | 78.24% | 86.72% | 66.29% | 65.46% | 63.67% | -752.52% | -17916.86% | 6826.07% | 1689.75% | 61561.54% | -621.13% | 70.49% | 63.27% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pay Date | Ex-Date | Record Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | September 03, 25 | 2025-09-04 | $0.63 |
| 2025-03-20 | March 05, 25 | 2025-03-06 | $0.44 |
| 2024-09-19 | September 04, 24 | 2024-09-05 | $0.63 |
| 2024-03-21 | March 01, 24 | 2024-03-04 | $0.43 |
| 2023-09-21 | September 06, 23 | 2023-09-07 | $0.62 |
| 2023-03-22 | March 07, 23 | 2023-03-08 | $0.42 |
| 2022-09-21 | September 06, 22 | 2022-09-07 | $0.60 |
| 2022-03-23 | March 08, 22 | 2022-03-09 | $0.40 |
| 2021-09-22 | September 07, 21 | 2021-09-08 | $0.55 |
| 2021-03-24 | March 09, 21 | 2021-03-10 | $0.36 |
| 2020-09-22 | September 07, 20 | 2020-09-08 | $0.51 |
| 2020-03-25 | March 10, 20 | 2020-03-11 | $0.38 |
| 2019-09-25 | September 10, 19 | 2019-09-11 | $0.58 |
| 2019-03-26 | March 08, 19 | 2019-03-11 | $0.36 |
| 2018-09-27 | September 12, 18 | 2018-09-13 | $0.55 |
| 2018-04-10 | March 06, 18 | 2018-03-07 | $0.35 |
| 2017-10-11 | September 08, 17 | 2017-09-11 | $0.50 |
| 2017-04-11 | March 07, 17 | 2017-03-08 | $0.34 |
| 2016-09-27 | September 08, 16 | 2016-09-09 | $0.50 |
| 2016-04-06 | March 02, 16 | 2016-03-07 | $0.34 |
| 2015-10-22 | September 09, 15 | 2015-09-11 | $0.51 |
| 2015-03-25 | March 05, 15 | 2015-03-11 | $0.36 |
| 2014-09-23 | September 05, 14 | 2014-09-09 | $0.49 |
| 2014-03-25 | February 27, 14 | 2014-03-06 | $0.32 |
| 2013-09-24 | August 29, 13 | 2013-09-04 | $0.44 |
| 2013-03-21 | February 27, 13 | 2013-03-06 | $0.30 |
| 2012-10-09 | September 03, 12 | 2012-09-07 | $0.42 |
| 2012-03-22 | February 29, 12 | 2012-03-07 | $0.28 |
| 2011-09-21 | September 01, 11 | 2011-09-07 | $0.39 |
| 2011-03-24 | March 03, 11 | 2011-03-10 | $0.27 |
| 2010-09-28 | September 08, 10 | 2010-09-14 | $0.40 |
| 2010-03-25 | March 02, 10 | 2010-03-10 | $0.28 |
| 2009-09-28 | September 08, 09 | 2009-09-14 | $0.40 |
| 2009-03-26 | March 04, 09 | 2009-03-12 | $0.22 |
| 2008-10-09 | September 08, 08 | 2008-09-12 | $0.32 |
| 2008-03-26 | March 03, 08 | 2008-03-11 | $0.20 |
| 2007-09-20 | August 30, 07 | 2007-09-05 | $0.29 |
| 2007-03-28 | March 06, 07 | 2007-03-14 | $0.17 |
| 2006-09-19 | August 30, 06 | 2006-09-05 | $0.26 |
| 2006-03-20 | February 27, 06 | 2006-03-06 | $0.15 |
| 2005-09-19 | August 31, 05 | 2005-09-06 | $0.23 |
| 2005-03-17 | February 24, 05 | 2005-03-03 | $0.13 |
| 2004-09-20 | August 31, 04 | 2004-09-06 | $0.20 |
| 2004-03-17 | February 25, 04 | 2004-03-03 | $0.10 |
| 2003-10-07 | September 11, 03 | 2003-09-17 | $0.17 |
| 2003-03-25 | March 03, 03 | 2003-03-11 | $0.08 |
| 2002-09-19 | August 29, 02 | 2002-09-04 | $0.16 |
| 2002-04-29 | April 02, 02 | 2002-04-08 | $0.04 |
| 2001-10-23 | September 25, 01 | 2001-10-02 | $0.13 |
| 2001-03-13 | February 20, 01 | 2001-02-27 | $0.04 |
| 2000-09-22 | August 30, 00 | 2000-09-06 | $0.12 |
| 2000-04-10 | March 20, 00 | 2000-03-27 | $0.03 |
| 1999-09-17 | August 31, 99 | 1999-09-06 | $0.11 |
| 1999-03-17 | February 25, 99 | 1999-03-05 | $0.03 |
| 1998-09-21 | September 04, 98 | 1998-09-10 | $0.07 |
| 1998-03-25 | March 09, 98 | 1998-03-16 | $0.02 |
| 1997-10-06 | September 22, 97 | 1997-09-26 | $0.04 |
| 1997-04-18 | March 26, 97 | 1997-04-04 | $0.01 |
| 1996-10-04 | September 19, 96 | 1996-09-25 | $0.03 |
| 1996-02-06 | January 28, 96 | 1996-02-02 | $0.01 |
| 1995-10-27 | October 11, 95 | 1995-10-17 | $0.03 |
| 1994-12-15 | November 24, 94 | 1994-12-01 | $0.02 |
The dividend yield shows how much Sonic Healthcare Limited returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.
By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Sonic Healthcare Limited, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.
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Analyzing Sonic Healthcare Limited's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.
Investors often include Sonic Healthcare Limited dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.
