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SodexoCHIX:SWP 76 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.80% as of Feb. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 7.70. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 377 Business Services companies, Sodexo ranks worse than 50.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sodexo's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SWp'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.1 Med: 7.7 Max: 24
Current: 9.8
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sodexo was 24.00% per year. The lowest was -10.10% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.
CHIX:SWp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 50.93% of 377
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.1
vs CHIX:SWp: 9.80
During the past 12 months, Sodexo's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Sodexo is 0.76, which seems too high.
Warning Sign:
Sodexo stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year low.
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During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sodexo was 0.76. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.58.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Sodexo is 0.76, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Sodexo Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
EUR 2.700000
2025-12-19
2025-12-22
2025-12-23
Cash Dividend
annually
EUR:EUR 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.
Sodexo's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is €57.75.
Sodexo's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €2.7.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Sodexo was 7.23%. The lowest was 2.34%. And the median was 3.76%.
Warning Sign:
Sodexo stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year low.
* 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.
Sodexo 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
CHIX:SWP vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sodexo's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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.
Sodexo 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sodexo's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sodexo's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.80% mean?
Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.80% as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 7.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #192 out of 377 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Sodexo's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Sodexo's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.80% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 7.70. The Business Services industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10. Sodexo's value of 9.80% is 3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #192 out of 377 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sodexo has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sodexo's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #192 out of 377 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Sodexo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10. Sodexo's value of 9.80% is 3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.70 vs. the industry median of 10.10, Sodexo has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Business Services companies is 10.10, based on 377 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sodexo's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.80% is 3% below 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sodexo's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.80%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 7.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sodexo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.48, compared to a current price of €57.75 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.80%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 7.70 and 3% below the Business Services industry median of 10.10. Sodexo's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sodexo (CHIX:SWP), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.80% as of Feb. 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 Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sodexo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €57.75 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.48.
GuruFocus considers Sodexo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWP:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 9.80% (27% above median its 10-year median of 7.70)
GF Value™: €76.48 vs. price of €57.75 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3% below the Business Services median (#192 of 377)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sodexo is one of the largest foodservice companies globally, operating in 45 countries with annual sales exceeding EUR 24 billion. Sodexo's model rests on operating on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice remains the largest business segment, contributing 66% of revenue in 2024. Sodexo has its own group purchasing organization, Entegra, with annual purchasing of over EUR 37 billion. The company spun off its benefits and services business, Pluxee, and now focuses on foodservice and its second business, facilities management.
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