Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.51
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2022 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.0%
Payout Ratio
9.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
ASO Dividend Income Check
Safety
9.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is unknown.
ASO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$0.51
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout9.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout13.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR20.1%
5Y CAGR-29.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.9%
Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
1Y Total Return39.0%
5Y Total Return61.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,15510Y ago$41,40120Y ago$41,401
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.
ASO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
ASO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. distributes 9.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ASO has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 20.1% and 5-year CAGR of -29.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ASO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.0% dividend yield, 5.9% buyback yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 61.5%, with dividends contributing 5.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $41,401 today.
ASO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 17 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.77
Avg/Payment$0.1041
Latest Change+15.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | ↑ +15.4% | 1.04% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 94.67% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 1.04% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 1.09% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.1300 | ↑ +18.2% | 91.94% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 78.64% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 67.93% | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 73.61% | Jul 18, 2024 |
ASO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
9.2% payout
Streak
3Y
-29.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.9%
#2 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASOAcademy Sports and O… | $3.4B | 1.0% | 9.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd  DKSDICK'S Sporting Good… | $19.6B | 2.3% | 0.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  CATOThe Cato Corporation | $53M | 18.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 WMTWalmart Inc. | $1.0T | 0.7% | 34.3% | 37 | Sustainable |
2nd  TGTTarget Corporation | $58.7B | 3.5% | 55.4% | 22 | Sustainable |
 COSTCostco Wholesale Cor… | $450.5B | 0.5% | 27.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
ASO Annual Dividend History (2018–2026)
9 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.15 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.52 | 18.2% | 4 | $5.54 | 9.4% | 10.65x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $0.44 | 22.2% | 4 | $5.73 | 7.7% | 13.02x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $0.36 | 20.0% | 4 | $6.70 | 5.4% | 18.61x | 1.7% |
| 2022 | $0.30 | — | 4 | $7.49 | 4.0% | 24.97x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $7.12 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.39 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.33 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.27 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ASO stock.
How much dividend does ASO pay per share?
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.51 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ASO's next ex-dividend date?
ASO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ASO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ASO's dividend safe?
ASO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +9.2% and FCF payout ratio of +13.1%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ASO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -29.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ASO pay dividends?
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.51 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 4+ years from 2022 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ASO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ASO five years ago would be worth approximately $16,155 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ASO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ASO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.