freenet AG

Dividend Aristocrat

Last update: Mar 23, 2026 at 13:52

About freenet AG

freenet AG is a leading German telecommunications and digital lifestyle provider, specializing in mobile communications, internet, and TV entertainment services. Founded in 1998 as mobilcom by Gerhard Schmid, it pioneered affordable mobile tariffs in the deregulated market, bundling subsidized phones with contracts, and rebranded to freenet AG in 2007 following key mergers with freenet.de and debitel AG. The company operates as Germany's largest network-independent mobile service provider, offering postpaid, prepaid, and no-frills tariffs from all major networks like Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, and Telefónica, while maintaining direct customer relationships for billing and service. freenet AG has expanded into digital lifestyle offerings, including device insurance, cloud services, music streaming, online fitness, and energy solutions. In TV and media, it is the sole provider of DVB-T2-HD digital antenna TV and operates waipu.tv, an IPTV platform covering 23 million households via fiber-optic infrastructure. With over 10 million total subscribers, including 7.7 million mobile and 2.4 million TV customers as of 2024, freenet AG emphasizes customer-centric, omni-channel distribution, AI-driven CRM, and sustainable growth through high-margin services and operational efficiency in the competitive German market.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

7.50%

Annual Dividend

€1.97

Frequency

Annual

Payout Ratio

89.14%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Price

€26.26

52-Week Range

€26.00 – €37.56

Dividend Health Score

Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

FNTN.DE's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 0.0% fcf payout ratio and 12.0x interest coverage. Areas of concern: 89.1% earnings payout ratio and 0.6x current ratio. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, FNTN.DE has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 14 of 14 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

89.1%Warning

FCF Payout Ratio

0.0%Very Safe

CFO Payout Ratio

58.5%Caution

Interest Coverage

12.0xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Caution

Net Debt / Total Assets

15.4%Safe

Current Ratio

0.6xDanger

Debt-to-Equity

54.1Very Safe

Profitability

Caution

Return on Equity

18.2%Safe

Operating Margin

14.4%Caution

Gross Margin

43.1%Safe

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

Dividend Streak

11+ yrsVery Safe

5-Year Dividend CAGR

118.0%Very Safe

Earnings Stability

GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

FNTN.DE annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

FNTN.DE earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

May 14, 2026

Next Payment Date

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Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

7.86%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

118.01%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

2.76%

3-Year Total Growth

25.48%

5-Year Total Growth

4825.00%

10-Year Total Growth

31.33%

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

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

€2,626.00

Annual Income

€197.00

Quarterly Income

€49.25

Monthly Income

€16.42

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FNTN.DE's current dividend yield?

freenet AG (FNTN.DE) currently has a dividend yield of 7.50%, based on a stock price of €26.26 and an annual dividend of €1.97.

When is FNTN.DE's next dividend payment date?

FNTN.DE's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-14 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 FNTN.DE pay in dividends per year?

freenet AG paid €1.97 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid annual.

Has FNTN.DE been increasing its dividend?

Yes, freenet AG is a 3. Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 118.01%, a 3-year CAGR of 7.86%, and a 10-year CAGR of 2.76%.

Is FNTN.DE's dividend safe?

freenet AG has a payout ratio of 89.14%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.

How is FNTN.DE's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates freenet AG'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 communication services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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