Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.95
Brady Corporation (BRC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
24.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
37 years
BRC Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
37 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is rising.
BRC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$0.95
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout26.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak37 years
3Y CAGR2.2%
5Y CAGR2.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return14.9%
5Y Total Return56.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,64310Y ago$34,11620Y ago$24,023
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.
BRC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
BRC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Brady Corporation distributes 24.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
BRC has raised its dividend for 37 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.2% and 5-year CAGR of 2.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BRC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 56.4%, with dividends contributing 8.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,116 today.
BRC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.67
Avg/Payment$0.2337
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026Latest | $0.2450 | — | 1.16% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $0.2450 | — | 1.18% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.2450 | ↑ +2.1% | 1.33% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 1.38% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 1.40% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 1.34% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.2400 | ↑ +2.1% | 1.28% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.2350 | — | 1.46% | Jul 31, 2024 |
BRC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
24.1% payout
Streak
37Y
2.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRCBrady Corporation | $3.9B | 1.2% | 24.1% | 37 | Sustainable |
 BDCBelden Inc. | $4.4B | 0.2% | 3.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $371M | 7.1% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  MATWMatthews Internation… | $890M | 3.7% | — | 15 | Unknown |
3rd  AVYAvery Dennison Corpo… | $12.5B | 2.3% | 41.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 SAICScience Applications… | $4.3B | 1.6% | 19.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
 MMM3M Company | $74.5B | 1.5% | 36.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
BRC Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.49 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $0.96 | 2.1% | 4 | $3.92 | 24.6% | 4.06x | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $0.94 | 2.2% | 4 | $4.05 | 23.3% | 4.29x | 1.8% |
| 2023 | $0.93 | 2.2% | 4 | $3.51 | 26.4% | 3.79x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.91 | 2.3% | 4 | $2.90 | 31.2% | 3.20x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.89 | 1.4% | 4 | $2.47 | 35.8% | 2.79x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $0.87 | 2.0% | 4 | $2.11 | 41.4% | 2.42x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $0.85 | 2.4% | 4 | $2.46 | 34.8% | 2.88x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $0.83 | 1.5% | 4 | $1.73 | 48.3% | 2.07x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.82 | 1.2% | 4 | $1.84 | 44.7% | 2.24x | 1.6% |
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Start ComparisonBRC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BRC stock.
How much dividend does BRC pay per share?
Brady Corporation (BRC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.95 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BRC's next ex-dividend date?
BRC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BRC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BRC's dividend safe?
BRC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.1% and FCF payout ratio of +26.8%. With 37 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is BRC a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Brady Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 37 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does BRC pay dividends?
Brady Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.95 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BRC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BRC five years ago would be worth approximately $15,643 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BRC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BRC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.