Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.50
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2022 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.7%
Payout Ratio
56.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
CBL Dividend Income Check
Safety
56.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.3% and trend is unknown.
CBL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.7%
Trailing DPS$2.50
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout56.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout30.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-5.4%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.3%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield7.0%
1Y Total Return89.0%
5Y Total Return77.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)31.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,78510Y ago$17,78520Y ago$17,785
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.
CBL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
CBL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. distributes 56.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 30.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CBL has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -5.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CBL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.7% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 7.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.3% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 77.9%, with dividends contributing 31.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,785 today.
CBL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 19 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.58
Avg/Payment$0.5039
Latest Change-61.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026Latest | $0.1750 | ↓ -61.1% | 4.51% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.4500 | — | 4.65% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 7.56% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.4500 | ↑ +12.5% | 9.02% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↓ -66.7% | 11.47% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $1.2000 | ↑ +200.0% | 10.56% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 6.36% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 5.23% | Dec 11, 2024 |
CBL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.7%
#1 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
56.7% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.0%
#2 of 5
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MCBL Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.63 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $2.50 | 25.0% | 4 | $4.34 | 57.6% | 1.74x | 8.3% |
| 2024 | $2.00 | 33.3% | 5 | $1.87 | 107.0% | 0.94x | 6.7% |
| 2023 | $1.50 | -49.2% | 4 | $0.17 | 882.4% | 0.11x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $2.95 | — | 4 | $-3.20 | — | — | 9.8% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-29.95 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.76 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.78 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.83 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.52 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonCBL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CBL stock.
How much dividend does CBL pay per share?
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.50 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CBL's next ex-dividend date?
CBL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CBL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CBL's dividend safe?
CBL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +56.7% and FCF payout ratio of +30.3%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CBL increased its dividend?
CBL has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does CBL pay dividends?
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.50 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 4+ years from 2022 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CBL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CBL five years ago would be worth approximately $17,785 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CBL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CBL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.