XSWX:AD's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 72.45% of 196
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.855
vs XSWX:AD: 4.15
During the past 12 months, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV was 73.40% per year. The lowest was -50.40% per year. And the median was 9.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
XSWX:AD vs KR, SFM, ACI: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Forward Dividend Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
EUR 0.730000
2026-04-10
2026-04-13
2026-04-23
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
EUR:CHF 0.907283
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.15% mean?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.15% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #54 out of 196 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.15%. The Retail - Defensive industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.86. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 4.15% is 45.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #54 out of 196 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #54 out of 196 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.86. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 4.15% is 45.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.86, based on 196 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.15% is 45.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF27.58, compared to a current price of CHF32.33 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.15% and 45.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.86. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.15% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF32.33 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF27.58.
GuruFocus considers Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AD:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 4.15%
GF Value™: CHF27.58 vs. price of CHF32.33 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#54 of 196)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Business Description
Ahold Delhaize is the product of the July 2016 merger between Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium's Delhaize, forming the seventh-largest grocer in the US and a top player in several parts of Europe. The US is its largest market, accounting for over 60% of group sales, and the network stretches from Maine to Georgia, including banners Stop & Shop, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion, and Hannaford. The Europe segment accounts for the rest of the revenue, with the firm operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Luxembourg.
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