Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.24
Cameco Corporation (CCJ) Dividend History
Income profile from 1991 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
17.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
CCJ Dividend Income Check
Safety
17.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.3% and trend is rising.
CCJ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.24
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout17.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR25.0%
5Y CAGR23.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.2%
1Y Total Return53.1%
5Y Total Return468.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$56,86410Y ago$96,12420Y ago$30,776
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.
CCJ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
CCJ Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cameco Corporation distributes 17.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CCJ has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 25.0% and 5-year CAGR of 23.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CCJ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 0.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 468.6%, with dividends contributing 2.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $96,124 today.
CCJ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.67
Avg/Payment$0.0834
Latest Change+50.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025Latest | $0.1719 | ↑ +50.7% | 19.64% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | $0.1141 | ↑ +29.3% | 19.74% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | $0.0883 | ↑ +0.3% | 19.97% | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Nov 29, 2022 | $0.0880 | ↑ +35.4% | 37.75% | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | $0.0650 | ↑ +6.6% | 26.02% | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Nov 27, 2020 | $0.0610 | ↑ +1.3% | 60.22% | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Nov 26, 2019 | $0.0602 | — | 64.66% | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.0602 | ↓ -24.2% | 50.49% | Dec 14, 2018 |
CCJ Annual Dividend History (1991–2025)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.17 | 50.7% | 1 | $1.35 | 12.7% | 7.85x | 1.3% |
| 2024 | $0.11 | 29.3% | 1 | $0.39 | 29.3% | 3.42x | 0.9% |
| 2023 | $0.09 | 0.3% | 1 | $0.83 | 10.6% | 9.40x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $0.09 | 35.4% | 1 | $0.22 | 40.0% | 2.50x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $0.07 | 6.6% | 1 | $-0.26 | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $0.06 | 1.3% | 1 | $-0.13 | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.06 | -0.1% | 1 | $0.19 | 31.7% | 3.16x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.06 | -81.8% | 1 | $0.42 | 14.3% | 6.97x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $0.33 | 9.6% | 4 | $-0.52 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2016 | $0.30 | -7.6% | 4 | $-0.16 | — | — | 2.3% |
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CCJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CCJ stock.
How much dividend does CCJ pay per share?
Cameco Corporation (CCJ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CCJ's next ex-dividend date?
CCJ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CCJ typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CCJ's dividend safe?
CCJ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +17.7% and FCF payout ratio of +9.9%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CCJ a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Cameco Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +23.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CCJ pay dividends?
Cameco Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 34+ years from 1991 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in CCJ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CCJ five years ago would be worth approximately $56,864 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CCJ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CCJ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.