Air Liquide share dividend and yield

How much is the dividend paid by Air Liquide?

The Air Liquide Group has paid a dividend of €2.95 per share in 2023 in respect of the 2022 financial year.

The previous dividend, paid in 2022 in respect of the 2021 financial year, was €2.636.

When is the Air Liquide dividend paid?

Like most CAC 40 companies, Air Liquide pays its shareholders a dividend once a year, usually in May.

After the publication of the previous year's results, the Board of Directors decides on the dividend, the amount of which is then submitted to shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.

In 2023, the ex-dividend date was 15 May and the payment date was 17 May.

What is the next dividend forecast for Air Liquide shares?

The Air Liquide Group has not yet announced its next dividend, which will be paid in 2024 in respect of the 2023 financial year. In fact, before setting this amount, the company has to assess its profitability with the annual income statement for 2023.

The dividend will therefore not be announced until the first quarter of 2024, after being put to the vote of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.

Air Liquide share dividend history

Air Liquide is one of the French companies listed on the stock market that pays its shareholders regularly, with numerous dividend increases over time. It has paid a dividend continuously every year since 2000. Here is the history of Air Liquide's dividend over the last ten years and how it has changed over time:

• In 2023, Air Liquide's dividend was €2.95, an increase of 11.9%.
• In 2022, the Air Liquide dividend was €2.636 with an increase of 5.45%.
• In 2021, the Air Liquide dividend was €2.75, an increase of 1.85%.
• In 2020, the Air Liquide dividend was €2.70, an increase of 1.89%.
• In 2019, the Air Liquide dividend was €2.65 with an increase of 0%.
• In 2018, the Air Liquide dividend was €2.65 with an increase of 1.92%.
• In 2017, the Air Liquide dividend was €2.60 with an increase of 0%.
• In 2016, the Air Liquide dividend was €2.60 with an increase of 1.96%.
• In 2015, the Air Liquide dividend was €2.55 with an increase of 0%.
• In 2014, the Air Liquide dividend was €2.55 with an increase of 2%.

Looking at this history, we can see that Air Liquide generally increases its dividend every two years. We can also see that the rate of increase in the dividend has been relatively slow over the last 5 years, with an average increase of 6.14% per year. Over the last 10 years, the dividend has risen by an average of 5.90% a year.

What is the dividend yield on Air Liquide shares?

To find out and calculate the dividend yield on Air Liquide shares, the amount of the dividend is divided by the average share price. This gives a percentage representing the yield on the share. This means that the amount of the dividend is not the only factor to be taken into account when valuing this share and its profitability; the market price of the share should also be taken into account.

The current dividend yield on Air Liquide shares is 1.86% for the 2023 dividend.

Air Liquide also has a payout ratio of 50.03%, which is above the average for the sector. However, Air Liquide retains part of its profits for investment purposes.

What is the dividend yield on Air Liquide shares over several years?

Over the last 10 years, Air Liquide has paid a dividend with an average yield of 2.26%, which is actually higher than the last annual yield for this stock.

• In 2023, the dividend yield is 1.86%.
• In 2022, the yield on this dividend is 1.77%.
• In 2021, the yield on this dividend was 1.94%.
• In 2020, the dividend yield was 2.25%.
• In 2019, the dividend yield was 2.24%.
• In 2018, the dividend yield was 2.38%.
• In 2017, the dividend yield was 2.27%.
• In 2016, the dividend yield was 2.61%.
• In 2015, the dividend yield was 2.12%.
• In 2014, the dividend yield was 2.34%.