# Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (CHLSY): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Food Confectioners
- Exchange: OTC · Trading currency: USD

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, including its subsidiaries, operates globally as a manufacturer and seller of chocolate confectionery. The company markets its wide range of products under well-known brand names such as Lindt, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, Caffarel, Hofbauer, Küfferle, and Pangburn's. It engages with consumers through an expansive network of distributors and approximately 500 company-owned retail locations. This enterprise was founded in 1845 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Kilchberg, Switzerland.

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $10.16 USD |
| Market Cap | $23.21B |
| P/E (TTM) | 25.44 |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.40 |
| 52-Week Range | $8.85 – $16.99 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.25% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 2.25% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.23 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.23 /share |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 3 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 26.5% / 12.0% / — / — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 60.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 57.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 60.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 57.4% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | $0.2286 | 2026-05-07 |
| 2025-04-23 | $0.1807 | 2025-05-09 |
| 2024-04-22 | $0.1679 | 2024-05-09 |
| 2023-04-24 | $0.1625 | 2023-05-11 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/chlsy/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG do?

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (CHLSY) operates in the Food Confectioners industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is CHLSY's market cap?

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (CHLSY) has a market capitalization of approximately $23.21 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does CHLSY pay a dividend?

Yes, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (CHLSY) pays a dividend annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.25%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does CHLSY pay dividends?

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG pays dividends annually. The forward annual rate is $0.23 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CHLSY's payout ratio?

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/chlsy
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/chlsy/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/chlsy/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/chlsy/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/chlsy/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/chlsy/peers

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