East African BreweriesNAI:EABL +2.09%86 Dividend Yield % is 3.61% as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 3.53. GuruFocus rates NAI:EABL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of KES317.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, East African Breweries ranks better than 50.68% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-30), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of East African Breweries is 3.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for East African Breweries's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:EABL'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42 Med: 3.53 Max: 10.53
Current: 3.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of East African Breweries was 10.53%. The lowest was 1.42%. And the median was 3.53%.
NAI:EABL's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 50.68% of 148
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 3.47
vs NAI:EABL: 3.61
During the past 12 months, East African Breweries's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 31.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of East African Breweries was 45.80% per year. The lowest was -22.30% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
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.
East African Breweries Dividend Yield % Related Terms
East African Breweries Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for East African Breweries's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:
* 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.
NAI:EABL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, East African Breweries's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
East African Breweries Dividend Yield % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, East African Breweries's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Breweries's Dividend Yield % falls into.
East African Breweries Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
East African Breweries Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
KES 4.000000
2026-02-23
2026-02-20
2026-04-30
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
KES:KES 1.000000
KES 5.500000
2025-09-17
2025-09-16
2025-10-28
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
KES:KES 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.
* 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.
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) has a Dividend Yield % of 3.61% as of Jun. 30, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.53. Over the past decade, East African Breweries' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.42 to 10.53. According to the industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #73 out of 148 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is East African Breweries' Dividend Yield % too high?
East African Breweries' current Dividend Yield % of 3.61% is near median its 10-year median of 3.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 10.53. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.47. East African Breweries' value of 3.61% is 4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #73 out of 148 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, East African Breweries has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East African Breweries' Dividend Yield % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #73 out of 148 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts East African Breweries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.47. East African Breweries' value of 3.61% is 4% above this benchmark. Historically, East African Breweries' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.42 to 10.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.53 vs. the industry median of 3.47, East African Breweries has consistently been above 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 Dividend Yield % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 3.47, based on 148 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. East African Breweries's current Dividend Yield % of 3.61% is 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Breweries's current Dividend Yield % is 3.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East African Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES317.56, compared to a current price of KES269.00 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 3.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.53 and 4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 3.47. East African Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East African Breweries (NAI:EABL), the current Dividend Yield % is 3.61% as of Jun. 30, 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 East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East African Breweries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KES269.00 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of KES317.56.
GuruFocus considers East African Breweries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:EABL:
Dividend Yield %: 3.61% (near median its 10-year median of 3.53)
GF Value™: KES317.56 vs. price of KES269.00 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#73 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:EABL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
East African Breweries PLC is a branded alcohol beverage company. The firm and its subsidiaries are involved in the marketing, production, and distribution of a collection of brands that range from beer, spirits, and adult non-alcoholic drinks. The company has invested in breweries, distilleries, support industries, and a distribution network across the region. The firm derives its revenue mainly from brewing, marketing, and selling of drinks, malt, and barley. Its geographical segments include Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from Kenya.
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