SAN Dividend History & Yield
Banco Santander, S.A. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 (in 55 days) | Nov 17, 2026 | $0.147 | $14.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 (in 238 days) | May 19, 2027 | $0.147 | $14.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SAN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.294 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SAN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,082 | $60,653 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 20,409 | $303,265 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 40,817 | $606,531 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.98%. $10,000 in SAN would currently pay about $198 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SAN dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | — | $0.147 | +18.5% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | — | $0.124 | +10.7% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | — | $0.112 | +8.7% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | — | $0.103 | +21.2% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | — | $0.085 | +34.9% |
| Apr 27, 2023 | — | $0.063 | +12.5% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | — | $0.056 | -1.8% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | — | $0.057 | +1.8% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | — | $0.056 | +69.7% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | — | $0.033 | -69.7% |
| Oct 30, 2019 | — | $0.109 | +49.3% |
| Apr 29, 2019 | — | $0.073 | -2.7% |
| Jan 30, 2019 | — | $0.075 | +87.5% |
| Oct 16, 2018 | — | $0.04 | -46.7% |
| Jul 30, 2018 | — | $0.075 | +2.7% |
| May 2, 2018 | — | $0.073 | +1.4% |
| Jan 30, 2018 | — | $0.072 | +35.8% |
| Oct 16, 2017 | — | $0.053 | -23.2% |
| Aug 1, 2017 | — | $0.069 | +16.9% |
| Apr 26, 2017 | — | $0.059 | +0.0% |
| Jan 25, 2017 | — | $0.059 | +18.0% |
| Oct 13, 2016 | — | $0.05 | -18.0% |
| Jul 27, 2016 | — | $0.061 | +7.0% |
| Apr 28, 2016 | — | $0.057 | +3.6% |
SAN dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Raised 31.2% | $0.112 | $0.147 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SAN scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Banco Santander, S.A.
Banco Santander, S.A. provides various financial products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, and public entities worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Retail & Commercial Banking, Digital Consumer Bank, Corporate & Investment Banking, Wealth Management & Insurance, and Payments. It offers demand and time deposits, mutual funds, and current and savings accounts; mortgages, consumer finance, loans, and various financing solutions; and project finance, debt capital markets, global transaction banking, and corporate finance services.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Banks - Diversified. First dividend on our records: Apr 25, 1988. 132 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SAN dividend FAQ
When is SAN's next ex-dividend date?
SAN's next ex-dividend date is Nov 3, 2026 (in 55 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.147 per share, expected on Nov 17, 2026.
How often does SAN pay dividends?
SAN pays dividends twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.147 per share with an ex-date of May 4, 2026.
What is SAN's dividend yield?
SAN's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.99%, based on $0.147 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $14.86. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.294 per share, is 1.98%.
How much does SAN pay per share?
SAN pays about $0.147 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.294 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $29.40 a year.
Has SAN grown or cut its dividend?
SAN has raised its annual dividend for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 34.8% a year (-37.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SAN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.98%, you would need about 4,082 shares of SAN (roughly $60,653 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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