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Sainsbury (J)JSNSF -8.60%73 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 25.30% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSNSF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks better than 88.89% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Sainsbury (J)'s average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% 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.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sainsbury (J) was 63.70% per year. The lowest was -30.90% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sainsbury (J) was 0.73. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.61.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Sainsbury (J) Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
GBP 0.096000
2026-06-04
2026-06-05
2026-07-10
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:USD 1.333333
GBP 0.041000
2025-11-13
2025-11-14
2025-12-19
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:USD 1.314060
* 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.
Sainsbury (J)'s Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $4.25.
Sainsbury (J)'s Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.181876428.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Sainsbury (J) was 6.81%. The lowest was 1.03%. And the median was 4.70%.
Warning Sign:
Sainsbury (J) PLC stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-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.
Sainsbury (J) 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms
JSNSF vs KR, SFM: 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sainsbury (J)'s 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.
Sainsbury (J) 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s 5-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 least square regression.
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 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 25.30% mean?
Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) has a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 25.30% as of Feb. 2026. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #13 out of 117 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 25.30%. The Retail - Defensive industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.90. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 25.30% is 155.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #13 out of 117 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sainsbury (J) has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sainsbury (J)'s 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #13 out of 117 companies for 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Sainsbury (J) in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.90. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 25.30% is 155.6% 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 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.90, based on 117 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 25.30% is 155.6% 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 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 25.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sainsbury (J) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.99, compared to a current price of $4.25 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 25.30% and 155.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.90. Sainsbury (J)'s overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 25.30% 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 Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sainsbury (J) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.25 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.99.
GuruFocus considers Sainsbury (J) to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSNSF:
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 25.30%
GF Value™: $3.99 vs. price of $4.25 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#13 of 117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSNSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1869, Sainsbury's is the second-largest UK grocery chain with around 10% market share. It operates around 600 supermarkets and 850 convenience stores in the UK. The company has diversified away from core food by selling clothing, fuel, and other nonfood items. In September 2016, it took a step further into nonfood retailing with the purchase of Home Retail Group, operating the Habitat and Argos chains (general merchandise and electronics stores).
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