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Swiss Life Holding AG

EURO STOXX 600
SLHN.SW|Financial Services|Insurance - Diversified|CHF 879.40|P/E 21.1|MCap 25.6B|SIX

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

61/ 100Safe

SLHN.SW's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 16.6% return on equity & 16.6% operating margin. Areas of concern: 80.5% earnings payout ratio & Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 18.47% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 8 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
  • Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 18.5%Dividend has grown at a healthy 5-year pace.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 80.5%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Warning
Earnings Payout Ratio
80.5%Warning
FCF Payout Ratio
N/AN/A

Balance Sheet

N/A
Net Debt / Total Assets
N/AN/A

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
16.6%Safe
Operating Margin
16.6%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
18.5%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

About Swiss Life Holding AG

Swiss Life Holding AG is the holding company of the Swiss Life Group, Europe's leading provider of comprehensive life and pensions and financial solutions. Founded in 1857 in Zurich as the Schweizerische Lebensversicherungs und Rentenanstalt, it has over 165 years of experience helping private individuals, corporations, and high-net-worth clients achieve financial self-determination through tailored pension advice, risk management, and long-term sustainable investing. Operating primarily in core markets of Switzerland, France, and Germany, with international presence in Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Singapore, and beyond, it serves 1.4 million private customers and over 50,000 companies via a network of 17,000 advisors and subsidiaries like Swiss Life Select, Tecis, Horbach, and Proventus. Swiss Life Asset Managers provides institutional and private investors with asset management solutions, including leading real estate management in Switzerland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the UK, managing approximately CHF 255.7 billion in assets. The group employs around 11,000 people and maintains a strong position in occupational pensions, employee benefits, and private placement life insurance for multinational corporations and affluent individuals. Swiss Life Holding AG plays a pivotal role in the European insurance and wealth management sectors, emphasizing financial security and innovation.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.83%

Annual Dividend

CHF 35.00

Frequency

Annual

Payout Ratio

80.52%

FCF Payout Ratio

Stock Price

CHF 879.40

52-Week Range

CHF 791.00 CHF 949.00

Dividend History (2016–2025)

SLHN.SW annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

SLHN.SW earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

May 11, 2026

Last Payment Date

May 20, 2025

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

11.87%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

18.47%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

18.34%

3-Year Total Growth

40.00%

5-Year Total Growth

133.33%

10-Year Total Growth

438.46%

Income Calculator

SLHN.SW Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

CHF 87,940.00

Annual Income

CHF 3,500.00

Quarterly Income

CHF 875.00

Monthly Income

CHF 291.67

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SLHN.SW's current dividend yield?
Swiss Life Holding AG (SLHN.SW) currently has a dividend yield of 3.83%, based on a stock price of CHF 879.40 and an annual dividend of CHF 35.00.
When is SLHN.SW's next dividend payment date?
SLHN.SW's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-11 and the next payment date is 2025-05-20. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does SLHN.SW pay in dividends per year?
Swiss Life Holding AG paid CHF 35.00 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid annual.
Has SLHN.SW been increasing its dividend?
Swiss Life Holding AG has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 18.47% and a 10-year CAGR of 18.34%.
Is SLHN.SW's dividend safe?
Swiss Life Holding AG has a payout ratio of 80.52%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is SLHN.SW's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Swiss Life Holding AG'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 financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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