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SNNUF

Smith & Nephew plc

SNNUF

Healthcare · Medical Devices · Stock · semiannual payer

$13.33

Undervalued · +21% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.98%

Annual Dividend

$0.40

Payout Ratio

53%

5-Yr Growth

4.3%

Ex-Date

Oct 1, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about SNNUF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, Smith & Nephew plc (SNNUF) has a forward dividend yield of 2.98%, based on an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and a share price of $13.33.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SNNUF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (59 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • SNNUF last cut its regular dividend in 2016.
  • SNNUF's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 1, 2026, for a dividend of $0.16 per share.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SNNUF pays out 53% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • SNNUF's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SNNUF's 2.98% yield is 29% above its five-year average yield of 2.30%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SNNUF is $16.13 per share, 21% above the $13.33 share price, so SNNUF screens as undervalued.
  • Smith & Nephew plc (SNNUF) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
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SmarterDividends, "SNNUF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SNNUF

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, Smith & Nephew plc (SNNUF) yields 2.98% ($0.40 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (59/100).

Is SNNUF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Smith & Nephew plc (SNNUF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.98% ($0.40/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (53%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2016
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.98%
Payout Ratio
53%
Annual Dividend
$0.40
5-Yr Avg Growth
4.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 1, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.67
Market Cap
$11.2B
P/E Ratio
18.3
5-Yr Total Return
-24%
52-Week Range
$12.83 – $18.50
Dividend Safety
C · 59/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2016)
SNNUF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SNNUF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SNNUF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Smith & Nephew plc (SNNUF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.98% ($0.40/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is SNNUF undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SNNUF's fair value is about $16.13 versus a $13.33 share price — so it looks undervalued (+21% vs. fair value).

Is SNNUF's dividend safe?

SNNUF has a dividend-safety grade of C (59/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2016, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is SNNUF's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for SNNUF is about $16.13 per share, roughly 21% above the current $13.33 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is SNNUF a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SNNUF screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Smith & Nephew plc (SNNUF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.98% ($0.40/yr), with 1 year 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 SNNUF cut its dividend?

SNNUF earns a dividend-safety grade of C (59/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2016). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does SNNUF pay a dividend?

Yes. Smith & Nephew plc pays a semiannual dividend of about $0.40 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.98%.

What is SNNUF's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, SNNUF's forward dividend yield is 2.98%, based on a $0.40 annual dividend and a $13.33 share price.

What is SNNUF's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, SNNUF pays $0.40 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

What is SNNUF's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 15, 2026, SNNUF's payout ratio is 53% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has SNNUF grown its dividend?

As of Oct 15, 2026, SNNUF has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next SNNUF ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, SNNUF's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 1, 2026, for $0.16 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.40 / yr per share

Per payment (semiannual)$19.85
Annual$39.70
Monthly avg$3.31

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