Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG
EURO STOXX 600Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
LISP.SW's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 47.8% earnings payout ratio & 18.7x interest coverage. Areas of concern: 181.6% fcf payout ratio & 82.7% cfo payout ratio.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 47.8%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- Interest Coverage: 18.7xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
- Debt-to-Equity: 35.6Conservative debt level relative to equity.
Risks
- FCF Payout Ratio: 181.6%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -3.0%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 82.7%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
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SafeAbout Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG is a Swiss chocolatier and confectionery company founded in 1845, renowned for manufacturing and selling premium chocolate products worldwide. Headquartered in Kilchberg, Switzerland, it operates as the holding company of a global group with twelve factories across Europe and the United States, producing high-quality chocolates, truffles, and bars. The company markets its offerings under iconic brands including Lindt, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman’s, Caffarel, Hofbauer & Küfferle, and specialties like Gold Bunny and Lindor. It distributes through independent networks, owned shops, chocolate cafés, and retail outlets, serving consumers in the consumer staples sector, particularly confectioners. Employing around 14,973 people, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG maintains a lean management structure led by an Executive Chairman and Group CEO, with shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. As a leader in the premium chocolate segment, it emphasizes innovation, sustainability efforts, and historical milestones like acquiring key chocolatiers to expand its market presence.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.93%
Annual Dividend
CHF 180.00
Frequency
Annual
Payout Ratio
47.82%
FCF Payout Ratio
181.57%
Stock Price
CHF 9335.00
52-Week Range
CHF 9325.00 – CHF 13740.00
Dividend History (2016–2025)
LISP.SW annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
LISP.SW earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
April 20, 2026
Last Payment Date
April 25, 2025
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
7.72%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-3.04%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
7.54%
3-Year Total Growth
25.00%
5-Year Total Growth
-14.29%
10-Year Total Growth
106.90%
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