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The Cooper Companies, Inc.

S&P 500

COO/Healthcare · Medical Instruments & Supplies/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

0.09%

$0.06 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$70.64P/E55.4MCap12.8BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

70/ 100Safe

COO's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.9% return on equity & -2.9% operating margin.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 0.0%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

  • Return on Equity: 2.9%Return on equity is below industry norms.
  • Operating Margin: -2.9%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -100.0%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
0.0%Very Safe
0.0%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Profitability

Warning
-2.9%Danger
68.0%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Safe
9+ yrsSafe
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About The Cooper Companies, Inc.

The Cooper Companies, Inc. is a global medical device company operating through two primary segments: CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision specializes in vision care, offering a comprehensive portfolio of contact lenses including spherical, multifocal, toric, and specialty lenses under brands such as Proclear, Biofinity, MyDay, and Clariti. It serves contact lens wearers worldwide with high-quality products and practitioner support, maintaining a significant presence in the contact lens market. CooperSurgical focuses on reproductive health, fertility, and women's care, providing a broad range of medical devices that cover the entire IVF cycle, along with products like Paragard, the only hormone-free IUD available in the US. The company advances health outcomes for women, babies, and families through its diversified offerings in medical devices, fertility, and genomics. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in San Ramon, California, The Cooper Companies, Inc. plays a key role in the healthcare sector, particularly in eyecare and reproductive medicine.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.09%

Annual Dividend

$0.06

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

52-Week Range

$58.89 - $89.83

Dividend History (2016–2025)

COO annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

COO earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

July 26, 2023

Last Payment Date

August 11, 2023

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-100.00%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-100.00%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-100.00%

3-Year Total Growth

-100.00%

5-Year Total Growth

-100.00%

10-Year Total Growth

-100.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$7,064.00

Annual Income

$6.00

Quarterly Income

$1.50

Monthly Income

$0.50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COO's current dividend yield?
The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO) currently has a dividend yield of 0.09%, based on a stock price of $70.64 and an annual dividend of $0.06.
When is COO's next dividend payment date?
COO's next ex-dividend date is 2023-07-26 and the next payment date is 2023-08-11. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does COO pay in dividends per year?
The Cooper Companies, Inc. paid $0.01 per share in annual dividends in 2023. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has COO been increasing its dividend?
The Cooper Companies, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -100.00% and a 10-year CAGR of -100.00%.
Is COO's dividend safe?
The Cooper Companies, Inc. has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is COO's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates The Cooper Companies, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for healthcare companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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