Berner Kantonalbank AG (BEKN.XSWX) Dividend Analysis
Does Berner Kantonalbank (BEKN.XSWX) pay a dividend?
Yes. Berner Kantonalbank (BEKN.XSWX) pays a dividend: CHF 10.80 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 2.56% at the latest close.
It has raised its dividend per share for 12 years in a row, growing at 4.2% a year over the last 5 years. The payout takes about 57.0% of earnings.
Computed from company filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CHF 10.80 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | CHF 10.40 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | CHF 10.00 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | CHF 9.60 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | CHF 9.20 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | CHF 8.80 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | CHF 8.40 | +5.0% |
| 2018 | CHF 8.00 | +21.2% |
| 2017 | CHF 6.60 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | CHF 6.20 | +3.3% |
Newest 10 of 23 fiscal years; the chart below has the full series. Each payment counts toward the fiscal year it is paid for, so a final dividend paid in spring belongs to the year before. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
FCF does not fully cover the dividend, sustainability is a concern, 12-year growth streak signals strong commitment.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (40) × 0.40 + Growth (68) × 0.35 + Income (70) × 0.25 = 57
Dividend Yield
2.56%
Per Share (TTM)
CHF 10.80
Payout Ratio
57.0%
5Y CAGR
4.2%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
57.0%
FCF Payout
—
FCF Coverage
-6.2x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
CHF 10.80
Growth Streak
12 years
5Y CAGR
4.2%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
CHF 10.80
Annual Income / CHF 10K
CHF 256
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from company filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Berner Kantonalbank (BEKN.XSWX) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does Berner Kantonalbank (BEKN.XSWX) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, Berner Kantonalbank pays a regular dividend of about CHF 10.80 per share per year (a yield of roughly 2.6%). That is a payout ratio of about 57.0% of earnings, so it is well covered by earnings. A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is Berner Kantonalbank's dividend safe?+
Berner Kantonalbank's dividend looks well covered by earnings. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 40 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has Berner Kantonalbank grown its dividend?+
Berner Kantonalbank has raised its dividend for about 12 years in a row. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 4.2% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
What is Berner Kantonalbank's dividend payout ratio?+
Berner Kantonalbank pays out about 57.0% of its earnings as dividends. A lower payout ratio leaves more room to keep raising the dividend and to absorb a bad year, while a very high ratio can signal a payout under pressure. On this measure the dividend is well covered by earnings. See the dividend-safety breakdown for the free-cash-flow view, which is often more telling than earnings.
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