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Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

Dividend Aristocrat
FME.DE|Healthcare|Medical Care Facilities|€37.74|P/E 11.2|MCap 10.9B|XETR

Last update: Mar 23, 2026 at 13:52

About Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA is a Germany-based global leader in dialysis services and products, operating as the world's largest dialysis company. It provides comprehensive dialysis care and related healthcare services to patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), treating approximately 300,000 patients across nearly 3,700 clinics worldwide. The company develops and manufactures a broad portfolio of dialysis products, including hemodialysis machines, peritoneal cyclers, dialyzers, bloodlines, renal pharmaceuticals, and water treatment systems, as well as non-dialysis items like acute cardiopulmonary and apheresis products. Services constitute about three-fourths of its revenue, with the remainder from medical technology products, creating a fully integrated dialysis business that holds roughly 35% of the global dialysis products market. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA supplies its own clinics and other providers, serving critical needs in the healthcare sector focused on renal care and beyond.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.82%

Annual Dividend

€1.44

Frequency

Annual

Payout Ratio

42.86%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Price

€37.74

52-Week Range

€35.67 €54.02

Dividend Health Score

72/ 100Safe

FME.DE's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 42.9% earnings payout ratio and 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 7.9% return on equity. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, FME.DE has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 14 of 14 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
42.9%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
0.0%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
14.7%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
4.9xCaution

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
29.7%Safe
Current Ratio
1.3xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
75.7Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
7.9%Warning
Operating Margin
11.7%Caution
Gross Margin
27.4%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
3.7%Caution
Earnings Stability
StableSafe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

FME.DE annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

FME.DE earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

May 22, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

2.17%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

3.71%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

6.32%

3-Year Total Growth

6.67%

5-Year Total Growth

20.00%

10-Year Total Growth

84.62%

2

This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

€3,774.00

Annual Income

€144.00

Quarterly Income

€36.00

Monthly Income

€12.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FME.DE's current dividend yield?
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (FME.DE) currently has a dividend yield of 3.82%, based on a stock price of €37.74 and an annual dividend of €1.44.
When is FME.DE's next dividend payment date?
FME.DE's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-22 and the next payment date is null. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does FME.DE pay in dividends per year?
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA paid €1.44 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid annual.
Has FME.DE been increasing its dividend?
Yes, Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA is a 2. Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 3.71%, a 3-year CAGR of 2.17%, and a 10-year CAGR of 6.32%.
Is FME.DE's dividend safe?
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA has a payout ratio of 42.86%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is FME.DE's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). 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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