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AMCR

Amcor plc

AMCR

Consumer Cyclical · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

6.91%

Annual Dividend

$2.60

Payout Ratio

207%

5-Yr Growth

2.2%

Ex-Date

May 28, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

AMCR Dividend Safety Score

50/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak6 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2020
Earnings payout coverage207% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.44
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.7× its 5-yr average — elevated

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is AMCR a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Amcor plc (AMCR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.91% ($2.60/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2020
    • Elevated payout ratio (207%)
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    6.91%
    Payout Ratio
    207%
    Annual Dividend
    $2.60
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    2.2%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    May 28, 2026
    Years of Growth
    5
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.64
    Market Cap
    $17.4B
    P/E Ratio
    30.1
    5-Yr Total Return
    -34%
    52-Week Range
    $36.25 – $50.94
    Dividend Safety
    C · 50/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2020)
    AMCR ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 28, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $2.60 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$65.00
    Annual$260.00
    Monthly avg$21.67