Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.23
Cass Information Systems, Inc. (CASS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
47.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
24 years
CASS Dividend Income Check
Safety
47.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
24 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is rising.
CASS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$1.23
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout47.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout49.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak24 years
3Y CAGR3.4%
5Y CAGR3.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.3%
Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
1Y Total Return16.9%
5Y Total Return14.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,48710Y ago$15,81820Y ago$34,342
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.
CASS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (31 years of payments)
CASS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cass Information Systems, Inc. distributes 47.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 49.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CASS has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.4% and 5-year CAGR of 3.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CASS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 4.3% buyback yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 14.9%, with dividends contributing 12.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,818 today.
CASS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.95
Avg/Payment$0.2975
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $0.3200 | — | 2.68% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $0.3200 | — | 2.80% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.3200 | ↑ +3.2% | 2.90% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 2.88% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 2.91% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 2.85% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $0.3100 | ↑ +3.3% | 2.71% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 2.87% | Sep 13, 2024 |
CASS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#1 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
47.0% payout
Streak
24Y
3.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.9%
#1 of 4
CHRW
EXPD
JBHTCASS Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.64 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $1.25 | 3.3% | 4 | $2.61 | 47.9% | 2.09x | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $1.21 | 3.4% | 4 | $1.39 | 87.1% | 1.15x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $1.17 | 3.5% | 4 | $2.18 | 53.7% | 1.86x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $1.13 | 3.7% | 4 | $2.53 | 44.7% | 2.24x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $1.09 | 0.9% | 4 | $2.00 | 54.5% | 1.83x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $1.08 | 2.9% | 4 | $1.73 | 62.4% | 1.60x | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $1.05 | 12.5% | 4 | $2.07 | 50.7% | 1.97x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $0.93 | 22.4% | 4 | $2.03 | 46.0% | 2.17x | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $0.76 | 13.1% | 4 | $1.68 | 45.4% | 2.20x | 2.0% |
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Start ComparisonCASS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CASS stock.
How much dividend does CASS pay per share?
Cass Information Systems, Inc. (CASS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.23 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CASS's next ex-dividend date?
CASS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CASS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CASS's dividend safe?
CASS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +47.0% and FCF payout ratio of +49.8%. With 24 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CASS a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Cass Information Systems, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 24 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CASS pay dividends?
Cass Information Systems, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.23 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CASS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CASS five years ago would be worth approximately $11,487 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CASS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CASS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.