DS Smith (SMDS) Dividend Yield, Date & History Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityBuy This Stock DS Smith Dividend SummaryDividend Yield3.12%Annual DividendGBX 18Recent Dividend Payment Jan. 29 Dividend Payout Ratio 64.60% DS Smith (SMDS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 18 per share, with a dividend yield of ∞. The most recent payment of GBX 6.20 per share was paid on Wednesday, January 29, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, December 12. The company currently pays out 64.60% of its earnings as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistorySMDS Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of DS Smith's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open DS Smith in Dividend Calculator SMDS Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks DS Smith's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open DS Smith in Dividend Yield Calculator DS Smith vs. The CompetitionCompare DS Smith's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Cyclical and LON companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeDS SmithCyclical CompaniesLON CompaniesAnnual DividendGBX 18GBX 0.17GBX 27.37Dividend Yield3.12%3.49%4.96%DS Smith Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings64.60%Based on This Year's Estimate56.64% DS Smith Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date12/5/2024GBX 6.20-GBX 5.8048.33%1.07%12/12/202412/12/20241/29/20256/20/2024GBX 12+GBX 6100.00%3.41%9/5/20249/5/202410/4/202412/7/2023GBX 6-GBX 650.00%2%12/14/202312/14/20231/31/20246/22/2023GBX 12+GBX 6100.00%4.14%9/7/20239/7/202310/3/2023This table shows DS Smith's dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. DS Smith Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is DS Smith's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for DS Smith is 3.12%. Learn more on SMDS's dividend yield history. How much is DS Smith's annual dividend? The annual dividend for SMDS shares is GBX 18. Learn more on SMDS's annual dividend history. When was DS Smith's most recent dividend payment? DS Smith's most recent dividend payment of GBX 6.20 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. When was DS Smith's most recent ex-dividend date? DS Smith's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 12, 2024. When did DS Smith last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of GBX 5.80 on Thursday, December 5, 2024. What is DS Smith's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for SMDS is: 64.60% based on the trailing year of earnings 56.64% based on this year's estimates Is DS Smith a good dividend stock? DS Smith's dividend yield of 3.12% is lower than the average Consumer Cyclical company that issues a dividend. DS Smith's dividend payout ratio of 64.60% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate DS Smith stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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