Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.20
CompX International Inc. (CIX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
8.3%
Payout Ratio
1.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
CIX Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 15.4% and trend is rising.
CIX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield8.3%
Trailing DPS$2.20
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout122.8%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-7.2%
5Y CAGR40.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)15.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield8.3%
1Y Total Return20.9%
5Y Total Return69.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)46.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,92410Y ago$33,98920Y ago$26,461
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.
CIX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
CIX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CompX International Inc. distributes 1.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 122.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CIX does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -7.2% and 5-year CAGR of 40.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CIX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 8.3% dividend yield, 8.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 15.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 69.2%, with dividends contributing 46.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,989 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
CIX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.50
Avg/Payment$0.4750
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 9.09% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.3000 | — | 9.45% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 9.62% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↓ -70.0% | 9.41% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $1.0000 | ↑ +233.3% | 6.18% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 13.36% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 14.44% | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 11.59% | Dec 10, 2024 |
CIX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
8.3%
#2 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
1.4% payout
Streak
0Y
40.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.3%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd CIXCompX International … | $328M | 8.3% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ALLEAllegion plc | $11.5B | 1.5% | 27.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  FBINFortune Brands Innov… | $5.1B | 2.3% | 40.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
 TWINTwin Disc, Incorpora… | $315M | 0.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MLIMueller Industries, … | $15.2B | 0.7% | 14.3% | 5 | Sustainable |
 ESABESAB Corporation | $6.5B | 0.3% | 9.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  NLNL Industries, Inc. | $293M | 9.5% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 KALUKaiser Aluminum Corp… | $3.0B | 1.7% | 45.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
CIX Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2025 | $2.20 | -31.2% | 5 | $1.58 | 139.2% | 0.72x | 15.4% |
| 2024 | $3.20 | 220.0% | 5 | $1.35 | 237.0% | 0.42x | 22.4% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | -63.6% | 4 | $1.84 | 54.3% | 1.84x | 7.0% |
| 2022 | $2.75 | 243.8% | 5 | $1.69 | 162.7% | 0.61x | 19.3% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | 100.0% | 4 | $1.33 | 60.2% | 1.66x | 5.6% |
| 2020 | $0.40 | 42.9% | 4 | $0.83 | 48.2% | 2.07x | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $0.28 | 40.0% | 4 | $1.29 | 21.7% | 4.61x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.23 | 16.3% | 6.15x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.06 | 18.9% | 5.30x | 1.4% |
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CIX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CIX stock.
How much dividend does CIX pay per share?
CompX International Inc. (CIX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.20 per share, with a current dividend yield of +8.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CIX's next ex-dividend date?
CIX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CIX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CIX's dividend safe?
CIX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.4% and FCF payout ratio of +122.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CIX increased its dividend?
CIX has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +40.6%.
How often does CIX pay dividends?
CompX International Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.20 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CIX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CIX five years ago would be worth approximately $16,924 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CIX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CIX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +15.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +8.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.