Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2022 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
ASO Dividend Income Check
Safety
9.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is unknown.
ASO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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ASO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
ASO Dividend Safety Story
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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 13.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ASO has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 20.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ASO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.0% dividend yield, 6.0% buyback yield, 7.0% 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 39.8%, with dividends contributing 5.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $41,370 today.
ASO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 18 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | — | 1.08% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $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 |
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ASO Annual Dividend History (2018–2026)
9 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 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 | — | — | — |
Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
4+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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ASO — Frequently Asked Questions
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 Semi-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 Semi-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 +13.6%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ASO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ASO pay dividends?
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. pays dividends Semi-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 $13,984 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.