Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.29
Caleres, Inc. (CAL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
CAL Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is flat.
CAL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$0.29
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout76.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.2%
1Y Total Return2.2%
5Y Total Return-42.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,75210Y ago$6,51120Y ago$8,340
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.
CAL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
CAL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Caleres, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 76.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
CAL 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, CAL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 4.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -42.5%, with dividends contributing 5.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,511 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
CAL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.40
Avg/Payment$0.0700
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026Latest | $0.0700 | — | 1.90% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0700 | — | 2.57% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 2.11% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 1.88% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 2.13% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 1.56% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 1.19% | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 88.05% | Sep 27, 2024 |
CAL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#4 of 6
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.2%
#2 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALCaleres, Inc. | $443M | 2.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  SCVLShoe Carnival, Inc. | $437M | 3.8% | 32.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
 WEYSWeyco Group, Inc. | $356M | 2.2% | 33.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  NKENIKE, Inc. | $53.8B | 3.4% | 71.5% | 24 | Watch |
3rd  WWWWolverine World Wide… | $1.4B | 2.3% | 34.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SHOOSteven Madden, Ltd. | $3.2B | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
CAL Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.14 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.22 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.09 | 9.1% | 11.04x | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.80 | 5.8% | 17.14x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.92 | 5.7% | 17.57x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.56 | 7.9% | 12.71x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $-11.79 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.58 | 17.7% | 5.64x | 1.9% |
| 2018 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.13 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.02 | 13.9% | 7.21x | 1.9% |
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CAL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CAL stock.
How much dividend does CAL pay per share?
Caleres, Inc. (CAL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CAL's next ex-dividend date?
CAL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CAL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CAL's dividend safe?
CAL's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +76.0%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CAL increased its dividend?
CAL has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does CAL pay dividends?
Caleres, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CAL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CAL five years ago would be worth approximately $5,752 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CAL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CAL'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 +2.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.