Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.23
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
55.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
32 years
ARTNA Dividend Income Check
Safety
55.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
32 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is rising.
ARTNA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$1.23
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout55.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout342.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak32 years
3Y CAGR4.1%
5Y CAGR4.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return0.3%
5Y Total Return5.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,54010Y ago$14,00520Y ago$26,409
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.
ARTNA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
ARTNA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Artesian Resources Corporation distributes 55.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 342.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ARTNA has raised its dividend for 32 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.1% and 5-year CAGR of 4.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ARTNA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 5.4%, with dividends contributing 16.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,005 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
ARTNA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.80
Avg/Payment$0.2901
Latest Change+2.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.3199 | ↑ +2.0% | 4.00% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.3136 | — | 3.68% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.3136 | ↑ +2.0% | 3.83% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.3074 | — | 3.71% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.3074 | ↑ +2.0% | 3.55% | May 27, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.3014 | — | 3.93% | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.3014 | ↑ +2.0% | 3.47% | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.2955 | — | 3.17% | Aug 27, 2024 |
ARTNA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
55.5% payout
Streak
32Y
4.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd ARTNAArtesian Resources C… | $332M | 3.8% | 55.5% | 32 | Sustainable |
 MSEXMiddlesex Water Comp… | $967M | 2.6% | 58.2% | 22 | Sustainable |
 YORWThe York Water Compa… | $426M | 3.0% | 62.9% | 29 | Watch |
1st  GWRSGlobal Water Resourc… | $204M | 4.3% | 2.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
 AWRAmerican States Wate… | $3.0B | 2.5% | 57.2% | 24 | Sustainable |
 AWKAmerican Water Works… | $24.4B | 2.6% | 57.0% | 18 | Sustainable |
 CWTCalifornia Water Ser… | $2.7B | 2.7% | 57.6% | 27 | Sustainable |
3rd  WTRGEssential Utilities,… | $10.4B | 3.6% | 60.6% | 34 | Watch |
 XYLXylem Inc. | $26.5B | 1.4% | 40.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
ARTNA Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.63 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $1.23 | 4.0% | 4 | $2.21 | 55.6% | 1.80x | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $1.18 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.98 | 59.7% | 1.67x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $1.14 | 4.1% | 4 | $1.67 | 68.0% | 1.47x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $1.09 | 4.3% | 4 | $1.90 | 57.5% | 1.74x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $1.05 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.79 | 58.5% | 1.71x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $1.01 | 2.3% | 4 | $1.79 | 56.2% | 1.78x | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $0.98 | 3.0% | 4 | $1.60 | 61.5% | 1.63x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $0.95 | 3.0% | 4 | $1.54 | 62.0% | 1.61x | 2.6% |
| 2017 | $0.93 | 3.0% | 4 | $1.51 | 61.4% | 1.63x | 2.5% |
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ARTNA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ARTNA stock.
How much dividend does ARTNA pay per share?
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.23 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ARTNA's next ex-dividend date?
ARTNA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ARTNA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ARTNA's dividend safe?
ARTNA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +55.5% and FCF payout ratio of +342.9%. With 32 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ARTNA a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Artesian Resources Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 32 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ARTNA pay dividends?
Artesian Resources Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.23 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ARTNA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ARTNA five years ago would be worth approximately $10,540 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ARTNA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ARTNA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.