Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.37
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2009 to 2024 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
23.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
7 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
23.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$1.37
FrequencyN/A
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout23.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout5.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR9.5%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.7%
Total Shareholder Yield9.3%
1Y Total Return-4.8%
5Y Total Return93.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,30310Y ago$168,74220Y ago$13,971
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (1 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation distributes 23.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 5.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ATLC has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ATLC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 6.7% buyback yield, 9.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 93.0%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $168,742 today.
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 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Consumer Credit Issuers and Installment Lenders
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
23.1% payout
Streak
7Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.3%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ATLCAtlanticus Holdings … | $791M | 2.6% | 23.1% | 7 | Sustainable |
COFCapital One Financia… | $124.4B | 1.2% | 19.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
SYFSynchrony Financial | $24.9B | 1.4% | 11.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
SYF-PBSynchrony Financial | $9.4B | 3.8% | 11.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd OMFOneMain Holdings, In… | $6.5B | 9.4% | — | 2 | Unknown |
FINVFinVolution Group | $3.2B | 4.3% | 18.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
BFHBread Financial Hold… | $3.1B | 1.2% | 15.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st LULufax Holding Ltd | $2.3B | 28.1% | 1.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd XYFX Financial | $1.2B | 7.0% | 7.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.12 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does ATLC pay per share?
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.37 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. 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 "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.1% and FCF payout ratio of +5.3%. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ATLC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Atlanticus Holdings Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ATLC pay dividends?
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.37 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2009 to 2024.
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 $19,303 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 +2.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.