Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.65
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2009 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
ATLC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
ATLC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$0.65
FrequencyN/A
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout1.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-20.3%
5Y CAGR-0.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.8%
1Y Total Return45.6%
5Y Total Return128.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,88610Y ago$261,13320Y ago$18,745
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.
ATLC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (1 years of payments)
ATLC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 1.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
ATLC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -20.3% and 5-year CAGR of -0.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ATLC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 6.0% buyback yield, 6.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 128.9%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $261,133 today.
ATLC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 1 payments
TTM Total$0.50
Avg/Payment$0.5000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2009Latest | $0.5000 | — | 16.39% | Dec 31, 2009 |
ATLC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#5 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-0.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.8%
#4 of 5
OMF
SLM
COF
SYFATLC Annual Dividend History (1998–2025)
28 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.96 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.77 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.24 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.83 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $7.56 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.95 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.66 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.56 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.93 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.45 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonATLC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ATLC stock.
How much dividend does ATLC pay per share?
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.65 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made quarterly.
When is ATLC's next ex-dividend date?
ATLC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ATLC typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is ATLC's dividend safe?
ATLC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +1.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has ATLC increased its dividend?
ATLC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -0.8%.
How often does ATLC pay dividends?
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.65 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2009 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in ATLC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ATLC five years ago would be worth approximately $22,886 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ATLC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ATLC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.