Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.36
Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.9%
Payout Ratio
1.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
BFS Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.6% and trend is rising.
BFS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.9%
Trailing DPS$2.36
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout58.6%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.6%
5Y CAGR2.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
1Y Total Return11.4%
5Y Total Return4.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)26.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,45310Y ago$9,76220Y ago$17,407
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). BFS's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
BFS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
BFS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Saul Centers, Inc. distributes 1.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 58.6%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BFS has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.6% and 5-year CAGR of 2.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BFS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.9% dividend yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 4.5%, with dividends contributing 26.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,762 today.
BFS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$11.68
Avg/Payment$0.5840
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026Latest | $0.5900 | — | 7.04% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.5900 | — | 7.39% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 7.79% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 7.11% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 7.15% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 6.44% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.5900 | — | 5.81% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | $0.5900 | — | 6.15% | Jul 31, 2024 |
BFS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.9%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.5% payout
Streak
1Y
2.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.9%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFSSaul Centers, Inc. | $838M | 6.9% | 1.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  RPTRithm Property Trust… | $115M | 9.6% | 7.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 WHLRWheeler Real Estate … | $122M | 5.4% | — | 1 | Unknown |
3rd  NXRTNexPoint Residential… | $756M | 7.1% | — | 12 | Unknown |
 UEUrban Edge Propertie… | $2.8B | 3.4% | 1.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  SITCSITE Centers Corp. | $293M | 100.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 KRGKite Realty Group Tr… | $5.4B | 4.1% | 79.2% | 5 | Watch |
 REGRegency Centers Corp… | $14.3B | 3.6% | 97.0% | 5 | At Risk |
 KIMKimco Realty Corpora… | $15.9B | 4.5% | 1.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
BFS Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.18 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.8% |
| 2025 | $2.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.55 | 152.3% | 0.66x | 7.6% |
| 2024 | $2.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.63 | 144.8% | 0.69x | 7.6% |
| 2023 | $2.36 | 1.7% | 4 | $1.73 | 136.4% | 0.73x | 7.6% |
| 2022 | $2.32 | 7.4% | 4 | $1.63 | 142.3% | 0.70x | 7.4% |
| 2021 | $2.16 | 1.9% | 4 | $1.57 | 137.6% | 0.73x | 6.9% |
| 2020 | $2.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.25 | 169.6% | 0.59x | 6.8% |
| 2019 | $2.12 | 1.9% | 4 | $2.24 | 94.6% | 1.06x | 6.8% |
| 2018 | $2.08 | 2.0% | 4 | $2.25 | 92.4% | 1.08x | 6.7% |
| 2017 | $2.04 | 10.9% | 4 | $1.63 | 125.2% | 0.80x | 6.5% |
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Start ComparisonBFS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BFS stock.
How much dividend does BFS pay per share?
Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.36 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BFS's next ex-dividend date?
BFS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BFS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BFS's dividend safe?
BFS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.5% and FCF payout ratio of +58.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BFS increased its dividend?
BFS has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.2%.
How often does BFS pay dividends?
Saul Centers, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.36 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BFS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BFS five years ago would be worth approximately $10,453 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BFS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BFS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.