Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.28
Bel Fuse Inc. (BELFB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.1%
Payout Ratio
5.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
BELFB Dividend Income Check
Safety
5.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is flat.
BELFB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.1%
Trailing DPS$0.28
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout5.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout4.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.1%
1Y Total Return232.7%
5Y Total Return1966.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$206,65510Y ago$160,50920Y ago$101,170
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). BELFB's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
BELFB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
BELFB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Bel Fuse Inc. distributes 5.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 4.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BELFB does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BELFB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.1% dividend yield, 0.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 1966.6%, with dividends contributing 9.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $160,509 today.
BELFB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$1.40
Avg/Payment$0.0700
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026Latest | $0.0700 | — | 9.45% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.0700 | — | 11.86% | May 1, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.0700 | — | 14.24% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 18.57% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 28.50% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 40.37% | May 1, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 34.94% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 33.46% | Nov 1, 2024 |
BELFB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.1%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
5.6% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.1%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELFBBel Fuse Inc. | $3.7B | 0.1% | 5.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BDCBelden Inc. | $4.8B | 0.2% | 3.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  POWIPower Integrations, … | $4.9B | 1.0% | 2.1% | 13 | Sustainable |
 PLPCPreformed Line Produ… | $1.9B | 0.2% | 11.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  HUBBHubbell Incorporated | $27.8B | 1.0% | 32.3% | 18 | Sustainable |
3rd  LIILennox International… | $18.5B | 0.9% | 22.0% | 19 | Sustainable |
 CTSCTS Corporation | $1.9B | 0.2% | 7.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KLICKulicke and Soffa In… | $6.4B | 0.8% | 253.8% | 8 | At Risk |
BELFB Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.21 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.64 | 6.0% | 16.57x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.26 | 8.6% | 11.64x | 1.8% |
| 2023 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.78 | 4.8% | 20.64x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.69 | 7.6% | 13.18x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.76 | 15.9% | 6.29x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.91 | 30.8% | 3.25x | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.63 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.71 | 16.4% | 6.11x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.99 | — | — | 1.8% |
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BELFB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BELFB stock.
How much dividend does BELFB pay per share?
Bel Fuse Inc. (BELFB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.28 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is BELFB's next ex-dividend date?
BELFB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BELFB typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is BELFB's dividend safe?
BELFB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +5.6% and FCF payout ratio of +4.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has BELFB increased its dividend?
BELFB has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does BELFB pay dividends?
Bel Fuse Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.28 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BELFB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BELFB five years ago would be worth approximately $206,655 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BELFB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BELFB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.