Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.76
AZZ Inc. (AZZ) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
7.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
AZZ Dividend Income Check
Safety
7.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is flat.
AZZ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$0.76
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout7.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout7.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR2.9%
5Y CAGR1.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield0.9%
1Y Total Return66.2%
5Y Total Return189.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$28,94310Y ago$26,65420Y ago$292,193
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). AZZ's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
AZZ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
AZZ Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AZZ Inc. distributes 7.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 7.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
AZZ has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.9% and 5-year CAGR of 1.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AZZ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 0.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 189.4%, with dividends contributing 6.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,654 today.
AZZ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.52
Avg/Payment$0.1760
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 54.57% | May 14, 2026 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $0.2000 | — | 60.43% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 74.56% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.2000 | ↑ +17.6% | 66.80% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 80.26% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 77.53% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 86.82% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 88.88% | Jul 31, 2024 |
AZZ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
7.3% payout
Streak
1Y
1.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.9%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AZZAZZ Inc. | $4.5B | 0.5% | 7.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 GRCThe Gorman-Rupp Comp… | $2.2B | 0.9% | 36.9% | 7 | Sustainable |
3rd  KALUKaiser Aluminum Corp… | $3.1B | 1.6% | 45.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc. | $533M | 1.2% | 29.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 VMIValmont Industries, … | $10.7B | 0.5% | 15.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  IIINInsteel Industries, … | $561M | 3.9% | 53.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  APOGApogee Enterprises, … | $863M | 2.6% | — | 14 | Unknown |
 NUENucor Corporation | $60.7B | 0.8% | 29.4% | 16 | Sustainable |
AZZ Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 2 | $10.50 | 3.8% | 26.25x | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $0.74 | 8.8% | 4 | $1.79 | 41.3% | 2.42x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $0.68 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.46 | 19.7% | 5.09x | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $0.68 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.47 | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.68 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.35 | 20.3% | 4.93x | 1.5% |
| 2021 | $0.68 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.52 | 44.7% | 2.24x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $0.68 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.84 | 37.0% | 2.71x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $0.68 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.96 | 34.7% | 2.88x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.68 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.73 | 39.3% | 2.54x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $0.68 | 9.7% | 4 | $2.33 | 29.2% | 3.43x | 1.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AZZ stock.
How much dividend does AZZ pay per share?
AZZ Inc. (AZZ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.76 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AZZ's next ex-dividend date?
AZZ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AZZ typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AZZ's dividend safe?
AZZ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +7.3% and FCF payout ratio of +7.0%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has AZZ increased its dividend?
AZZ has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.7%.
How often does AZZ pay dividends?
AZZ Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.76 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AZZ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AZZ five years ago would be worth approximately $28,943 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AZZ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AZZ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.