Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.04
Core Laboratories N.V. (CLB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Payout Ratio
5.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
CLB Dividend Income Check
Safety
5.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.1% and trend is falling.
CLB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.3%
Trailing DPS$0.04
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout5.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout7.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-32.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return5.3%
5Y Total Return-71.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)0.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$2,85110Y ago$1,70020Y ago$11,979
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). CLB's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
CLB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
CLB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Core Laboratories N.V. distributes 5.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 7.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CLB does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -32.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CLB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.3% dividend yield, 2.1% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -71.5%, with dividends contributing 0.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $1,700 today.
CLB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.20
Avg/Payment$0.0100
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.0100 | — | 30.08% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.0100 | — | 21.55% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 24.77% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 37.88% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 33.20% | May 27, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 23.27% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.0100 | — | 20.71% | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.0100 | — | 19.14% | Aug 26, 2024 |
CLB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.3%
#7 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
5.9% payout
Streak
0Y
-32.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CLBCore Laboratories N.… | $586M | 0.3% | 5.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
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2nd  RESRPC, Inc. | $1.5B | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
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 HALHalliburton Company | $31.9B | 1.8% | 45.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
CLB Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.02 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.68 | 5.9% | 17.00x | 0.1% |
| 2024 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.66 | 6.1% | 16.50x | 0.1% |
| 2023 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.77 | 5.2% | 19.25x | 0.1% |
| 2022 | $0.04 | 3.9% | 4 | $0.42 | 9.5% | 10.50x | 0.1% |
| 2021 | $0.04 | -86.3% | 4 | $0.42 | 9.2% | 10.91x | 0.1% |
| 2020 | $0.28 | -87.3% | 4 | $-2.16 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $2.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.10 | 104.8% | 0.95x | 7.9% |
| 2018 | $2.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.79 | 122.9% | 0.81x | 7.9% |
| 2017 | $2.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.88 | 117.0% | 0.85x | 7.9% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CLB stock.
How much dividend does CLB pay per share?
Core Laboratories N.V. (CLB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.04 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CLB's next ex-dividend date?
CLB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CLB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CLB's dividend safe?
CLB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +5.9% and FCF payout ratio of +7.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CLB increased its dividend?
CLB has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -32.2%.
How often does CLB pay dividends?
Core Laboratories N.V. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.04 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2008 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CLB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CLB five years ago would be worth approximately $2,851 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CLB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CLB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.