Rexel (EPA:RXL) Has Announced A Dividend Of €1.20

Rexel S.A. (EPA:RXL) will pay a dividend of €1.20 on the 13th of May. This means the annual payment will be 3.3% of the current stock price, which is lower than the industry average.We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. Rexel's Payment Could Potentially Have Solid Earnings Coverage The dividend yield is a little bit low, but sustainability of the payments is also an important part of evaluating an income stock. Prior to this announcement, Rexel's dividend was comfortably covered by both cash flow and earnings. This indicates that a lot of the earnings are being reinvested into the business, with the aim of fueling growth. Over the next year, EPS is forecast to expand by 58.7%. If the dividend continues on this path, the payout ratio could be 42% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward. ENXTPA:RXL Historic Dividend February 15th 2026 Check out our latest analysis for Rexel Dividend Volatility The company has a long dividend track record, but it doesn't look great with cuts in the past. The annual payment during the last 10 years was €0.75 in 2016, and the most recent fiscal year payment was €1.20. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 4.8% a year over that time. The dividend has seen some fluctuations in the past, so even though the dividend was raised this year, we should remember that it has been cut in the past. The Dividend's Growth Prospects Are Limited Given that the dividend has been cut in the past, we need to check if earnings are growing and if that might lead to stronger dividends in the future. Earnings per share has been crawling upwards at 4.5% per year. Growth of 4.5% per annum is not particularly high, which might explain why the company is paying out a higher proportion of earnings. This isn't necessarily bad, but we wouldn't expect rapid dividend growth in the future. In Summary Overall, we think Rexel is a solid choice as a dividend stock, even though the dividend wasn't raised this year. The dividend has been at reasonable levels historically, but that hasn't translated into a consistent payment. This looks like it could be a good dividend stock going forward, but we would note that the payout ratio has been at higher levels in the past so it could happen again. Market movements attest to how highly valued a consistent dividend policy is compared to one which is more unpredictable. However, there are other things to consider for investors when analysing stock performance. For instance, we've picked out 2 warning signs for Rexel that investors should take into consideration. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers. New: AI Stock Screener & AlertsOur new AI Stock Screener scans the market every day to uncover opportunities.• Dividend Powerhouses (3%+ Yield)• Undervalued Small Caps with Insider Buying• High growth Tech and AI CompaniesOr build your own from over 50 metrics.Explore Now for Free