Safaricom PLC Stock Historical Dividends and Yields
Safaricom PLC (NAI:SCOM) pays a dividend yield of 4.21% ($2.65 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.62. The 5-year dividend growth rate is -5.5%. Safaricom PLC has been paying dividends since 2010.
Below is Safaricom PLC's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
Dividend started since
Years of Dividend History
Years of No Dividend Reduction
Years of Dividend Increase
Dividend Yield
Dividend Payout Ratio
Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 25% | 5.26% |
| 3 Year | 4.1% | 4.75% |
| 5 Year | -5.5% | 3.19% |
| 10 Year | 4.8% | 6.73% |
Safaricom PLC Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 26 dividend payments by Safaricom PLC since 2010. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | KES 1.15 | 2026-08-04 | 2026-09-04 | 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-02-26 | KES 0.85 | 2026-02-25 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-02-05 |
| 2025-08-01 | KES 0.65 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-31 | 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-03-04 | KES 0.55 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-02-17 |
| 2024-08-01 | KES 0.65 | 2024-07-31 | 2024-08-31 | 2024-05-09 |
| 2024-03-18 | KES 0.55 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-31 | 2024-02-22 |
| 2023-07-31 | KES 0.62 | 2023-07-28 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-05-11 |
| 2023-03-16 | KES 0.58 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-02-28 |
| 2022-08-01 | KES 0.75 | 2022-07-29 | 2022-08-31 | 2022-05-12 |
| 2022-03-18 | KES 0.64 | 2022-03-17 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-02-25 |
| 2021-08-02 | KES 0.92 | 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-31 | 2021-05-13 |
| 2021-03-08 | KES 0.45 | 2021-03-05 | 2021-03-31 | 2021-02-11 |
| 2020-08-03 | KES 1.4 | 2020-07-31 | 2020-08-31 | 2020-04-29 |
| 2019-09-03 | KES 0.62 | 2019-09-02 | 2019-11-30 | 2019-05-03 |
| 2019-09-03 | KES 1.25 | 2019-09-02 | 2019-11-30 | 2019-05-03 |
| 2018-09-03 | KES 1.1 | 2018-08-31 | 2018-11-30 | 2018-05-09 |
| 2017-09-18 | KES 0.97 | 2017-09-15 | 2017-12-01 | 2017-05-09 |
| 2017-09-04 | KES 0.97 | 2017-09-01 | 2017-12-01 | 2017-05-09 |
| 2016-09-05 | KES 0.68 | 2016-09-02 | 2016-12-01 | 2016-07-26 |
| 2016-09-05 | KES 0.76 | 2016-09-02 | 2016-12-01 | 2016-05-11 |
| 2015-09-04 | KES 0.64 | 2015-09-03 | 2015-12-02 | 2015-05-08 |
| 2014-09-17 | KES 0.423 | 2014-09-16 | 2014-12-15 | 2014-08-12 |
| 2013-09-13 | KES 0.31 | 2013-09-12 | 2013-12-11 | 2013-08-08 |
| 2012-09-14 | KES 0.198 | 2012-09-13 | 2012-12-11 | 2012-08-09 |
| 2011-09-09 | KES 0.18 | 2011-09-08 | 2011-12-08 | 2011-08-04 |
| 2010-09-03 | KES 0.18 | 2010-09-02 | 2010-12-02 | 2010-07-29 |
Frequently Asked Questions: NAI:SCOM Dividend
What is Safaricom PLC's (NAI:SCOM) current dividend yield?
Safaricom PLC (NAI:SCOM) currently has a dividend yield of 4.21%, paying $2.65 per share annually. The forward yield is 6.46%.
What is Safaricom PLC's payout ratio?
Safaricom PLC's payout ratio is 0.62, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.
How long has Safaricom PLC been paying dividends?
Safaricom PLC has been paying dividends since 2010, a 16-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2024.
Is Safaricom PLC's dividend growing?
Safaricom PLC's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of -5.5% over the past 5 years and 4.8% over the past 10 years. Dividend growth has been flat or negative recently.
Where can I see Safaricom PLC's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Safaricom PLC's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Safaricom PLC as an investment, visit the Safaricom PLC Stock summary page on GuruFocus.
Dividend Yield History
Dividend Per Share History
Dividend Payout Ratio
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