Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.29
ACCO Brands Corporation (ACCO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.1%
Payout Ratio
65.4%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
ACCO Dividend Income Check
Safety
65.4% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is rising.
ACCO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.1%
Trailing DPS$0.29
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout65.4%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout54.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR2.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.1%
Total Shareholder Yield11.2%
1Y Total Return24.9%
5Y Total Return-39.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,09810Y ago$6,48520Y ago$2,509
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.
ACCO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
ACCO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
ACCO Brands Corporation distributes 65.4% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 54.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ACCO does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 2.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ACCO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.1% dividend yield, 4.1% buyback yield, 11.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -39.0%, with dividends contributing 16.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,485 today.
ACCO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.49
Avg/Payment$0.0745
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.0750 | — | 7.59% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.0750 | — | 10.45% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 9.04% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 7.48% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 8.67% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 6.64% | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.0750 | — | 5.15% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.0750 | — | 5.88% | Sep 4, 2024 |
ACCO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.1%
#1 of 8
Safety
Watch
65.4% payout
Streak
0Y
2.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.2%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $371M | 7.1% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
 SPBSpectrum Brands Hold… | $1.9B | 2.3% | 48.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  HRBH&R Block, Inc. | $3.8B | 4.8% | 32.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 AVYAvery Dennison Corpo… | $12.5B | 2.3% | 41.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 SONSonoco Products Comp… | $5.0B | 4.1% | 52.5% | 30 | Sustainable |
 ESLTElbit Systems Ltd. | $39.5B | 0.3% | 20.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  IPInternational Paper … | $16.9B | 5.8% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 PKGPackaging Corporatio… | $19.9B | 2.3% | 58.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
ACCO Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.15 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.44 | 68.2% | 1.47x | 3.6% |
| 2024 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.06 | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.23 | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $0.30 | 11.1% | 4 | $-0.14 | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $0.27 | 3.8% | 4 | $1.05 | 25.7% | 3.89x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $0.26 | 6.1% | 4 | $0.65 | 40.0% | 2.50x | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $0.24 | 2.1% | 4 | $1.06 | 23.1% | 4.33x | 3.0% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | — | 4 | $1.00 | 24.0% | 4.17x | 2.9% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.19 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ACCO stock.
How much dividend does ACCO pay per share?
ACCO Brands Corporation (ACCO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ACCO's next ex-dividend date?
ACCO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ACCO typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ACCO's dividend safe?
ACCO's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +65.4% and FCF payout ratio of +54.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has ACCO increased its dividend?
ACCO has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.9%.
How often does ACCO pay dividends?
ACCO Brands Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ACCO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ACCO five years ago would be worth approximately $6,098 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ACCO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ACCO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.