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During the past 12 months, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG was 26.90% per year. The lowest was -32.60% per year. And the median was 11.25% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG was 0.79. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.47.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CHF 180.000000
2026-04-20
2026-04-21
2026-04-23
Cash Dividend
annually
CHF: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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is CHF8420.00.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is CHF180.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG was 2.14%. The lowest was 0.86%. And the median was 1.18%.
Good Sign:
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
* 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:LISP vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
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 7.70% mean?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) has a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 7.70% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #307 out of 584 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.45. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 7.70% is 8.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #307 out of 584 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #307 out of 584 companies for 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.45. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 7.70% is 8.9% below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.45, based on 584 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 7.70% is 8.9% 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 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12,251.84, compared to a current price of CHF8,420.00 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70% and 8.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.45. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP), the current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70% as of Jun. 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF8,420.00 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12,251.84.
GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LISP:
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 7.70%
GF Value™: CHF12,251.84 vs. price of CHF8,420.00 (31.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#307 of 584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LISP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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