Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.42% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XSWX:SOON Sonova Holding AG XSWX:SOON
91 GF Score
Price CHF193.90
GF Value CHF249.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sonova Holding AG Forward Dividend Yield %?

Sonova Holding AG XSWX:SOON +0.83% 91 Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.42% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SOON with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF249.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sonova Holding AG ranks better than 56.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Sonova Holding AG is 2.42%.

As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sonova Holding AG is 2.42%.

XSWX:SOON's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
56.65% of 316 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.045 vs XSWX:SOON: 2.42

Sonova Holding AG's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.00.

During the past 12 months, Sonova Holding AG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sonova Holding AG was 49.40% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 10.25% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.


Sonova Holding AG  (XSWX:SOON) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation

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Sonova Holding AG Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms


XSWX:SOON vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sonova Holding AG'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.


Sonova Holding AG Forward Dividend Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sonova Holding AG's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sonova Holding AG's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Sonova Holding AG Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Sonova Holding AG Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
CHF 4.7000002026-06-192026-06-222026-06-23Cash DividendannuallyCHF:CHF 1.000000

* 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.

Sonova Holding AG's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=4.7/193.90
=2.42 %

Current Share Price is CHF193.90.
Sonova Holding AG's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as CHF4.7 * 1 = CHF4.7.

Sonova Holding AG's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=4.7/193.90
=2.42 %

Current Share Price is CHF193.90.
Sonova Holding AG's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is CHF4.7.

* 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 2.42% mean?
Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.42% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #137 out of 316 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Sonova Holding AG's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Sonova Holding AG's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.42%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.05. Sonova Holding AG's value of 2.42% is 18.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #137 out of 316 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonova Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonova Holding AG's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #137 out of 316 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Sonova Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.05. Sonova Holding AG's value of 2.42% is 18.3% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.05, based on 316 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. Sonova Holding AG's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.42% is 18.3% 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 Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonova Holding AG's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonova Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF249.71, compared to a current price of CHF193.90 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.42% and 18.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.05. Sonova Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.42% 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF193.90 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF249.71. GuruFocus considers Sonova Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SOON:

  • Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.42%
  • GF Value™: CHF249.71 vs. price of CHF193.90 (22.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#137 of 316)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SOON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sonova Holding AG Business Description

Address Laubisrutistrasse 28, Stafa, CHE, CH-8712
Sonova is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of hearing aids. The company is based in Switzerland and distributes its products in more than 100 countries through its internal sales team and independent retailers. It also sells cochlear implants and audio technologies.
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