Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.20
Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
22.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
SAN Dividend Income Check
Safety
22.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.4% and trend is rising.
SAN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$0.20
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR31.9%
5Y CAGR17.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return69.9%
5Y Total Return305.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$35,46210Y ago$41,97420Y ago$17,731
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SAN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
SAN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Banco Santander, S.A. distributes 22.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
SAN has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 31.9% and 5-year CAGR of 17.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SAN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 305.0%, with dividends contributing 25.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $41,974 today.
SAN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.65
Avg/Payment$0.0827
Latest Change+29.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026Latest | $0.1716 | ↑ +29.7% | 2.63% | May 8, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.1323 | ↑ +6.6% | 2.53% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.1241 | ↑ +14.3% | 3.32% | May 7, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.1085 | ↑ +6.9% | 4.32% | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | $0.1015 | ↑ +18.3% | 3.72% | May 7, 2024 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $0.0858 | ↑ +31.7% | 4.16% | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | $0.0651 | ↑ +13.2% | 3.40% | May 5, 2023 |
| Oct 31, 2022 | $0.0575 | ↑ +6.4% | 4.28% | Nov 7, 2022 |
SAN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
22.8% payout
Streak
4Y
17.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANBanco Santander, S.A… | $208.3B | 1.6% | 22.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  BBVABanco Bilbao Vizcaya… | $145.3B | 3.1% | 39.9% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  BCSBarclays PLC | $92.6B | 3.1% | 30.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 UBSUBS Group AG | $168.6B | 1.3% | 29.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  ITUBItaú Unibanco Holdin… | $90.7B | 10.0% | 1.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $908.9B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BACBank of America Corp… | $424.8B | 2.1% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
SAN Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5.6% |
| 2025 | $0.26 | 22.1% | 2 | $0.87 | 29.5% | 3.39x | 8.4% |
| 2024 | $0.21 | 39.1% | 2 | $0.77 | 27.3% | 3.67x | 6.8% |
| 2023 | $0.15 | 35.2% | 2 | $0.65 | 23.2% | 4.31x | 4.9% |
| 2022 | $0.11 | 31.1% | 2 | $0.54 | 20.7% | 4.84x | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $0.09 | -25.8% | 2 | $0.44 | 19.3% | 5.17x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $0.11 | -55.7% | 1 | $-0.54 | — | — | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $0.26 | 3.5% | 3 | $0.35 | 74.1% | 1.35x | 8.4% |
| 2018 | $0.25 | -24.2% | 4 | $0.43 | 58.2% | 1.72x | 8.2% |
| 2017 | $0.33 | 54.6% | 5 | $0.39 | 84.7% | 1.18x | 10.8% |
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SAN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SAN stock.
How much dividend does SAN pay per share?
Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.20 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SAN's next ex-dividend date?
SAN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SAN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SAN's dividend safe?
SAN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.8% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SAN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Banco Santander, S.A. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +17.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SAN pay dividends?
Banco Santander, S.A. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.20 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SAN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SAN five years ago would be worth approximately $35,462 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SAN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SAN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.