Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.92
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
10.4%
Payout Ratio
88.6%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
2 years
APAM Dividend Income Check
Safety
88.6% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.4% and trend is rising.
APAM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield10.4%
Trailing DPS$3.92
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout88.6%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout161.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-0.4%
5Y CAGR1.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield10.4%
1Y Total Return3.6%
5Y Total Return1.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)32.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,15310Y ago$22,78420Y ago$20,520
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.
APAM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
APAM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. distributes 88.6% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 161.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
APAM has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -0.4% and 5-year CAGR of 1.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, APAM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 10.4% dividend yield, 10.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 1.5%, with dividends contributing 32.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,784 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
APAM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$17.54
Avg/Payment$0.8770
Latest Change-51.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.7700 | ↓ -51.3% | 10.55% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $1.5800 | ↑ +79.5% | 9.09% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.8800 | ↑ +20.5% | 8.58% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.7300 | ↑ +7.4% | 7.70% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.6800 | ↓ -49.3% | 8.16% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $1.3400 | ↑ +63.4% | 7.99% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.8200 | ↑ +15.5% | 6.77% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.7100 | ↑ +16.4% | 7.39% | Aug 30, 2024 |
APAM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
10.4%
#1 of 8
Safety
At Risk
88.6% payout
Streak
2Y
1.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.4%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st APAMArtisan Partners Ass… | $2.7B | 10.4% | 88.6% | 2 | At Risk |
2nd  VRTSVirtus Investment Pa… | $959M | 6.5% | 46.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
3rd  DHILDiamond Hill Investm… | $473M | 5.7% | 55.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 AMGAffiliated Managers … | $8.1B | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TROWT. Rowe Price Group,… | $22.7B | 4.9% | 54.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 BENFranklin Resources, … | $15.8B | 4.4% | 1.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
 IVZInvesco Ltd. | $11.9B | 3.1% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 VCTRVictory Capital Hold… | $5.2B | 1.9% | 35.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
APAM Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.35 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.8% |
| 2025 | $3.63 | 14.9% | 4 | $4.05 | 89.6% | 1.12x | 7.4% |
| 2024 | $3.16 | 18.8% | 4 | $3.66 | 86.3% | 1.16x | 6.4% |
| 2023 | $2.66 | -27.5% | 4 | $3.19 | 83.4% | 1.20x | 5.4% |
| 2022 | $3.67 | -13.2% | 4 | $2.94 | 124.8% | 0.80x | 7.5% |
| 2021 | $4.23 | 24.8% | 4 | $5.09 | 83.1% | 1.20x | 8.6% |
| 2020 | $3.39 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.40 | 99.7% | 1.00x | 6.9% |
| 2019 | $3.39 | 6.3% | 4 | $2.65 | 127.9% | 0.78x | 6.9% |
| 2018 | $3.19 | 15.6% | 4 | $2.84 | 112.3% | 0.89x | 6.5% |
| 2017 | $2.76 | 15.0% | 4 | $0.75 | 368.0% | 0.27x | 5.6% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying APAM stock.
How much dividend does APAM pay per share?
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of +10.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is APAM's next ex-dividend date?
APAM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. APAM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is APAM's dividend safe?
APAM's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +88.6% and FCF payout ratio of +161.1%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has APAM increased its dividend?
APAM has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.4%.
How often does APAM pay dividends?
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.92 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in APAM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in APAM five years ago would be worth approximately $10,153 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is APAM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
APAM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +10.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.