SNN Dividend History & Yield
Smith & Nephew plc · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Apr 4, 2027 (in 161 days) | Apr 18, 2027 | $0.312 | $31.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 5, 2027 (in 345 days) | Oct 19, 2027 | $0.312 | $31.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SNN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.624 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SNN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,924 | $59,288 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,616 | $296,442 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 19,231 | $592,885 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.02%. $10,000 in SNN would currently pay about $202 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SNN dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | — | $0.312 | -35.3% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.482 | +60.7% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | — | $0.30 | -35.1% |
| Mar 28, 2025 | — | $0.462 | +60.4% |
| Oct 4, 2024 | — | $0.288 | -37.7% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.462 | +60.4% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | — | $0.288 | -37.7% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.462 | +60.4% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.288 | -37.7% |
| Mar 31, 2022 | — | $0.462 | +60.4% |
| Sep 30, 2021 | — | $0.288 | -37.7% |
| Apr 5, 2021 | — | $0.462 | +60.4% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | — | $0.288 | -37.7% |
| Apr 2, 2020 | — | $0.462 | +60.4% |
| Oct 3, 2019 | — | $0.288 | -34.5% |
| Apr 4, 2019 | — | $0.44 | +57.1% |
| Oct 4, 2018 | — | $0.28 | -38.3% |
| Apr 5, 2018 | — | $0.454 | +84.6% |
| Oct 5, 2017 | — | $0.246 | -33.5% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | — | $0.37 | +50.4% |
| Oct 5, 2016 | — | $0.246 | -35.3% |
| Apr 20, 2016 | — | $0.38 | +61.0% |
| Oct 7, 2015 | — | $0.236 | -36.6% |
| Apr 15, 2015 | — | $0.372 | +69.1% |
| Oct 22, 2014 | — | $0.22 | -35.3% |
| Apr 17, 2014 | — | $0.3401 | +63.5% |
| Oct 9, 2013 | — | $0.2081 | -35.8% |
| Apr 17, 2013 | — | $0.3241 | +63.6% |
| Oct 10, 2012 | — | $0.1981 | -8.3% |
| Apr 18, 2012 | — | $0.2161 | +63.6% |
| Oct 12, 2011 | — | $0.1321 | -32.8% |
| Apr 29, 2011 | — | $0.1965 | +63.7% |
| Oct 13, 2010 | — | $0.12 | -32.9% |
| Apr 21, 2010 | — | $0.1789 | +63.7% |
| Oct 14, 2009 | — | $0.1092 | -32.8% |
| Apr 15, 2009 | — | $0.1625 | +63.7% |
| Oct 15, 2008 | — | $0.0992 | -32.8% |
| Apr 16, 2008 | — | $0.1477 | +63.3% |
| Oct 17, 2007 | — | $0.0904 | -31.9% |
| Apr 18, 2007 | — | $0.1329 | +62.0% |
| Oct 18, 2006 | — | $0.082 | -32.8% |
| Apr 19, 2006 | — | $0.122 | +62.2% |
| Oct 19, 2005 | — | $0.0752 | -36.7% |
| Apr 20, 2005 | — | $0.1188 | +73.7% |
| Oct 20, 2004 | — | $0.0684 | -41.0% |
| Apr 21, 2004 | — | $0.116 | +94.6% |
| Aug 13, 2003 | — | $0.0596 | -45.1% |
| Apr 17, 2003 | — | $0.1086 | +72.9% |
| Oct 16, 2002 | — | $0.0628 | -31.3% |
| Apr 17, 2002 | — | $0.0914 | +64.4% |
| Nov 7, 2001 | — | $0.0556 | -38.4% |
| Apr 18, 2001 | — | $0.0902 | +64.0% |
| Nov 8, 2000 | — | $0.055 | -60.4% |
| May 4, 2000 | — | $0.1391 | — |
SNN dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Raised 4.0% | $0.30 | $0.312 | Paid |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Raised 4.3% | $0.462 | $0.482 | Paid |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Raised 4.2% | $0.288 | $0.30 | 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
SNN scores 25/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
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 Smith & Nephew plc
Smith & Nephew plc, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells medical devices and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. The company operates in three segments: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management. It offers knee implant products for knee replacement procedures; hip implants for revision procedures; trauma and extremities products that include internal and external devices used in the stabilization of severe fractures and deformity correction procedures; and other reconstruction products.
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Medical Devices. First dividend on our records: May 4, 2000. 54 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SNN dividend FAQ
When is SNN's next ex-dividend date?
SNN's next ex-dividend date is Apr 4, 2027 (in 161 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.312 per share, expected on Apr 18, 2027.
How often does SNN pay dividends?
SNN pays dividends twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.312 per share with an ex-date of Oct 2, 2026.
What is SNN's dividend yield?
SNN's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.58%, based on $0.794 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $30.83. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.624 per share, is 2.02%.
How much does SNN pay per share?
SNN pays about $0.312 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.624 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $62.40 a year.
Has SNN grown or cut its dividend?
SNN has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.1% a year (+4.2% over the last year). SNN did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of SNN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.02%, you would need about 1,924 shares of SNN (roughly $59,288 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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