Sodexo Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 5/6
Sodexo is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 5.92% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
5.9%
Dividend yield
0.8%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.7% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 4.5% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.1% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 88% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Analysis Article • Dec 17
Sodexo (EPA:SW) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €2.70
Sodexo S.A. ( EPA:SW ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...Analysis Article • Nov 20
Sodexo's (EPA:SW) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Sodexo S.A.'s ( EPA:SW ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to €2.70 on 23rd of...Analysis Article • Nov 03
Sodexo's (EPA:SW) Dividend Will Be Increased To €2.70
The board of Sodexo S.A. ( EPA:SW ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of €2.70 on the 23rd of December...Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 21
SW: Rebased Expectations Will Highlight Contract Wins And Margin Execution Potential
Analysts have made slight adjustments to the blended price target on Sodexo, with recent moves such as Citi lifting its target to €49. This comes alongside a cluster of reductions from other banks, generally reflecting updated views on revenue growth, margins and appropriate future P/E levels.Narrative Update • May 01
SW: Rebased Market Expectations Will Highlight Execution And Cash Generation Potential
The analyst price target for Sodexo has shifted from €65.50 to €50.00. This change is broadly in line with recent cuts from several banks as analysts recalibrate their assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E multiples.Analysis Article • Apr 18
There May Be Reason For Hope In Sodexo's (EPA:SW) Disappointing Earnings
The most recent earnings report from Sodexo S.A. ( EPA:SW ) was disappointing for shareholders. However, our analysis...
Narrative Update • Apr 16
SW: Future Dividend Support Will Likely Reflect Mixed Execution And Repriced Earnings Risk
Analysts have trimmed the Sodexo fair value estimate by about €0.80 to €38.50, reflecting recent price target cuts across the Street and updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Street research has recently tilted more cautious on Sodexo, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and revisiting their assumptions for growth and execution.Narrative Update • Apr 02
SW: Future Dividend Support Will Likely Be Limited By Execution And Valuation Risks
The updated analyst price target for Sodexo moves slightly higher to about €39.29 from €39.00, reflecting analysts' adjusted views on growth, margins and P/E assumptions following a series of mixed price target revisions, including a recent upgrade at Jefferies alongside several target cuts from other banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research signals a split view on Sodexo, with one fresh upgrade set against a cluster of earlier, more cautious revisions that focus on valuation, execution and growth risks.
Narrative Update • Mar 18
SW: Discount Rate Reset And Dividend Will Support Future Cash Flow Resilience
The analyst price target for Sodexo has been trimmed slightly to €51.15 from €51.39 as analysts factor in a modestly higher discount rate, small adjustments to revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a cluster of recent price target cuts across the Street into the €45 to €57 range. Analyst Commentary Recent research has clustered Sodexo's price targets in a relatively tight band, with several trims over the past few months and ratings generally sitting in the middle of the range rather than at clear Buy or Sell extremes.Narrative Update • Mar 04
SW: Future Dividend Support Will Likely Be Constrained By Execution Risks
We trim our Sodexo analyst price target by €1 to align with a series of recent reductions from €45 to €51 by major banks, as analysts factor in updated assumptions on discount rates, modest revenue growth expectations, and slightly softer margin forecasts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a clear tilt toward more cautious positioning on Sodexo, with several price targets adjusted lower and one downgrade in the mix.Narrative Update • Feb 18
SW: Trimmed Outlook And Dividend Will Shape Future Cash Flow Resilience
The analyst fair value estimate for Sodexo has been trimmed by about €0.18 per share, following a series of price target cuts from around €52 to a range of roughly €45 to €51 as analysts factor in slightly lower long term growth and profitability expectations and modestly adjust discount rates. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Sodexo point to a more cautious stance, with several firms trimming price targets and, in one case, lowering the rating.Narrative Update • Feb 04
SW: Higher Discount Rate And Dividend Support Ongoing Cash Flow Resilience
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Sodexo. Our updated fair value estimate has moved from €54.44 to €51.56, reflecting recent target cuts and more cautious assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Jan 21
SW: Reset Expectations Will Balance Dividend Support And Execution Risks
We are trimming our Sodexo fair value estimate from €51.35 to €39.00 as analysts broadly reset price targets, with several recent updates citing more cautious assumptions on growth, profitability and valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sodexo has turned more cautious, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and, in one case, cutting the rating.Narrative Update • Jan 06
SW: Higher Discount Rate Will Still Support Cash Flow Resilience
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Sodexo to €58 from €63, citing updated views that are reflected in a slightly higher discount rate and marginally adjusted long term P/E assumptions in their models. Analyst Commentary Analysts are taking a more cautious stance on Sodexo after the latest price target move to €58 from €63, with the update mainly driven by a higher discount rate and adjusted long term P/E assumptions rather than any single new datapoint on the business.Narrative Update • Dec 23
SW: Reset Expectations May Allow Upside From Efficiency Gains And Cash Flow Resilience
Analysts have lowered their price target on Sodexo from EUR 87.17 to EUR 65.50, citing a higher discount rate, slightly softer revenue growth and margin assumptions, and a reduced future P/E multiple that aligns with recent downward revisions in Street targets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary reflects a more cautious stance on Sodexo's valuation, but bullish analysts still highlight several supportive factors for the medium term.Analysis Article • Dec 17
Sodexo (EPA:SW) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €2.70
Sodexo S.A. ( EPA:SW ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...Narrative Update • Dec 09
SW: Future CEO And Recurring Contracts Will Support Cash Flow Resilience
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Sodexo, trimming fair value expectations from approximately EUR 58 to EUR 54. This adjustment reflects slightly lower assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples, as also evidenced by recent Street research.Narrative Update • Nov 25
SW: Future CEO Appointment And Revenue Stability Will Support Improved Market Sentiment
Sodexo's analyst price target has been revised downward by approximately €1.25. Analysts cite slightly softer profit margins and a higher discount rate, even though revenue growth projections remain steady.Analysis Article • Nov 20
Sodexo's (EPA:SW) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Sodexo S.A.'s ( EPA:SW ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to €2.70 on 23rd of...Narrative Update • Nov 05
SW: Future Leadership Transition and Expanding Contracts Will Drive Improved Sentiment
Analysts have revised Sodexo's average price target downward, decreasing it by approximately EUR 5 to EUR 59. This reflects a more cautious outlook based on updated profitability and growth expectations.Analysis Article • Nov 03
Sodexo's (EPA:SW) Dividend Will Be Increased To €2.70
The board of Sodexo S.A. ( EPA:SW ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of €2.70 on the 23rd of December...Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analyst Commentary Highlights Adjusted Outlook for Sodexo Amid Leadership Change and Renewed Contracts
The analyst consensus price target for Sodexo has been lowered by EUR 2 to EUR 59. This change reflects slightly reduced expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, according to recent analyst updates.Narrative Update • Oct 08
North American Education And Healthcare Deals Will Drive Future Success
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Sodexo from €61 to €59, citing minor adjustments in fair value and outlook metrics. Analyst Commentary Recent analysis reflects a nuanced view of Sodexo’s prospects, with opinions split between optimism regarding the company’s fundamentals and caution linked to valuation and execution risks.Narrative Update • Sep 02
North American Education And Healthcare Deals Will Drive Future Success
Analysts have modestly reduced Sodexo’s price target to €66.78, citing concerns over slower margin improvement, uncertainty around client retention and new business wins, and persistent macroeconomic headwinds. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are reducing price targets, citing concerns around Sodexo’s near-term growth outlook.Analysis Article • Aug 14
Sodexo S.A.'s (EPA:SW) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market
ENXTPA:SW 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Sodexo's Fair Values from the Community and select yours When close...Analysis Article • Jun 17
Does Sodexo (EPA:SW) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
New Narrative • Nov 12
Critical Growth In Food And FM Services Boosts Potential Amid Expansion Challenges
Strategic acquisitions and a focused operational pivot are set to boost Sodexo's revenue growth and improve margins.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: SW's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: SW's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Sodexo Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (SW) | 5.9% |
| Market Bottom 25% (FR) | 2.0% |
| Market Top 25% (FR) | 5.6% |
| Industry Average (Hospitality) | 4.6% |
| Analyst forecast (SW) (up to 3 years) | 4.5% |
Notable Dividend: SW's dividend (5.92%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the French market (2%).
High Dividend: SW's dividend (5.92%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the French market (5.65%)
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: At its current payout ratio (87.7%), SW's payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (63%), SW's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/22 17:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/08/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Sodexo S.A. is covered by 26 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Pravin Gondhale | Barclays |
| Jack Cummings | Berenberg |
| Stuart Gordon | Berenberg |