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SVYSF

Solvay SA

SVYSF

Basic Materials · Chemicals · Stock · semiannual payer

$25.05

Undervalued · +224% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

11.31%

Annual Dividend

$2.83

Payout Ratio

8100%

5-Yr Growth

19.8%

Ex-Date

May 18, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about SVYSF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Solvay SA (SVYSF) has a forward dividend yield of 11.31%, based on an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and a share price of $25.05.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SVYSF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is F (35 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very unsafe.
  • SVYSF last cut its regular dividend in 2022.
  • SVYSF's most recent ex-dividend date was May 18, 2026, for a dividend of $1.70 per share.
  • SVYSF's dividend has grown at an average rate of 19.8% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SVYSF's 11.31% yield is 103% above its five-year average yield of 5.58%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SVYSF is $81.20 per share, 224% above the $25.05 share price, so SVYSF screens as undervalued.
  • Solvay SA (SVYSF) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "SVYSF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SVYSF

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Solvay SA (SVYSF) yields 11.31% ($2.83 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of F (35/100).

Is SVYSF a good dividend stock?

Higher risk

Solvay SA (SVYSF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 11.31% ($2.83/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of F. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk.

Advantages

  • Strong 19.8% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2022
  • Elevated payout ratio (8100%)
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years
  • Below-average dividend safety score

Key Data

Dividend Yield
11.31%
Payout Ratio
8100%
Annual Dividend
$2.83
5-Yr Avg Growth
19.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 18, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.26
Market Cap
$2.6B
P/E Ratio
835.0
5-Yr Total Return
-20%
52-Week Range
$25.05 – $34.70
Dividend Safety
F · 35/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2022)

SVYSF dividend changes

Solvay SA (SVYSF) pays a variable dividend: across the 24 payments on record since 2014, 10 were higher than the one before and 8 lower. The latest change was up 85.4% to $1.63 per share, going ex-dividend on May 19, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 19, 2025Higher$0.879 → $1.63+85.4%
Jan 21, 2025Higher$0.706 → $0.997+41.3%
Jun 3, 2024Higher$0.432 → $0.879+103.4%
May 15, 2023Higher$0.635 → $0.706+11.0%
Jan 17, 2023Lower$0.445 → $0.432−2.9%
May 17, 2022Lower$0.708 → $0.635−10.3%
Jan 13, 2022Lower$0.473 → $0.445−5.9%
May 17, 2021Higher$0.631 → $0.708+12.3%
Jan 14, 2021Higher$0.433 → $0.473+9.1%
May 18, 2020Lower$0.668 → $0.631−5.6%
Jan 16, 2020Higher$0.428 → $0.433+1.2%
May 21, 2019Lower$0.677 → $0.668−1.3%
SVYSF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 18, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SVYSF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SVYSF a good dividend stock?

Higher risk. Solvay SA (SVYSF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 11.31% ($2.83/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of F. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk.

Is SVYSF undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SVYSF's fair value is about $81.20 versus a $25.05 share price — so it looks undervalued (+224% vs. fair value).

Is SVYSF's dividend safe?

SVYSF has a dividend-safety grade of F (35/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2022, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is SVYSF's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for SVYSF is about $81.20 per share, roughly 224% above the current $25.05 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is SVYSF a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SVYSF screens as "higher risk" and undervalued. Solvay SA (SVYSF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 11.31% ($2.83/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of F. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will SVYSF cut its dividend?

SVYSF earns a dividend-safety grade of F (35/100), 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 SVYSF pay a dividend?

Yes. Solvay SA pays a semiannual dividend of about $2.83 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 11.31%.

What is SVYSF's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SVYSF's forward dividend yield is 11.31%, based on a $2.83 annual dividend and a $25.05 share price.

What is SVYSF's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SVYSF pays $2.83 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

What is SVYSF's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SVYSF's payout ratio is 8100% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has SVYSF grown its dividend?

SVYSF does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next SVYSF ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SVYSF's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was May 18, 2026, for $1.70 per share.