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L'Air Liquide (AIQUF) Dividend

L'Air Liquide S.A. · Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · annual payer

$209.44

Overvalued · -43% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, L'Air Liquide (AIQUF) pays an annual dividend, or $3.90 a year, a 1.86% yield at its $209.44 share price. It pays once a year, usually in May. It has raised its dividend 3 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of C.

Forward Yield

1.86%

Annual Dividend

$3.90

Payout Ratio

61%

5-Yr Growth

8.2%

Ex-Date

May 18, 2026

Frequency

Annual

Key facts about AIQUF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, L'Air Liquide S.A. (AIQUF) has a forward dividend yield of 1.86%, based on an annual dividend of $3.90 per share and a share price of $209.44.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, AIQUF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (61 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, L'Air Liquide S.A. (AIQUF) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • AIQUF last cut its regular dividend in 2022.
  • AIQUF's most recent ex-dividend date was May 18, 2026, for a dividend of $4.30 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, AIQUF pays out 61% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • AIQUF's dividend has grown at an average rate of 8.2% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AIQUF is $120.34 per share, 43% below the $209.44 share price, so AIQUF screens as overvalued.
  • L'Air Liquide S.A. (AIQUF) pays its dividend annual, once a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "AIQUF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AIQUF

Is AIQUF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

L'Air Liquide S.A. (AIQUF) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.86% ($3.90/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Strong 8.2% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 44% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2022

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.86%
Payout Ratio
61%
Annual Dividend
$3.90
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 18, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
annual
Beta
0.62
Market Cap
$133.7B
P/E Ratio
32.3
5-Yr Total Return
44%
52-Week Range
$178.46 – $224.89
Dividend Safety
C · 61/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2022)

AIQUF dividend changes

L'Air Liquide S.A. (AIQUF) pays a variable dividend: across the 19 payments on record since 2010, 10 were higher than the one before and 3 lower. The latest change was up 16.8% to $4.30 per share, going ex-dividend on May 18, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 18, 2026Higher$3.69 → $4.30+16.8%
May 19, 2025Higher$3.16 → $3.69+16.7%
May 20, 2024Higher$2.90 → $3.16+8.7%
May 15, 2023Higher$2.57 → $2.90+13.2%
May 16, 2022Higher$2.49 → $2.57+3.2%
May 11, 2020Higher$2.28 → $2.49+8.9%
May 20, 2019Lower$2.39 → $2.28−4.2%
May 29, 2018Lower$3.09 → $2.39−22.8%
May 25, 2018Higher$2.00 → $3.09+54.7%
May 15, 2017Lower$2.05 → $2.00−2.6%
May 18, 2015Higher$1.79 → $2.05+14.6%
May 11, 2012Higher$1.68 → $1.79+6.4%
AIQUF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 18, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →AIQUF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →AIQUF dividend calculator100 shares pay $390.00 a year, $390.00 each yearCalculate →AIQUF total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AIQUF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. L'Air Liquide S.A. (AIQUF) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.86% ($3.90/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is AIQUF undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AIQUF's fair value is about $120.34 versus a $209.44 share price — so it looks overvalued (-43% vs. fair value).

Is AIQUF's dividend safe?

AIQUF has a dividend-safety grade of C (61/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2022, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is AIQUF's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for AIQUF is about $120.34 per share, about 43% below the current $209.44 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is AIQUF a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AIQUF screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. L'Air Liquide S.A. (AIQUF) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.86% ($3.90/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will AIQUF cut its dividend?

AIQUF earns a dividend-safety grade of C (61/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2022). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does AIQUF pay a dividend?

Yes. L'Air Liquide S.A. pays a annual dividend of about $3.90 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.86%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of AIQUF pay?

At $3.90 per share a year, 100 shares of AIQUF pay $390.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $390.00 each year. Buying them costs about $20,944 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is AIQUF's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AIQUF's forward dividend yield is 1.86%, based on a $3.90 annual dividend and a $209.44 share price.

What is AIQUF's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AIQUF pays $3.90 per share per year, distributed on a annual basis.

What is AIQUF's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AIQUF's payout ratio is 61% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has AIQUF grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AIQUF has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next AIQUF ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AIQUF's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was May 18, 2026, for $4.30 per share.