Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.02
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.9%
Payout Ratio
36.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
CMCL Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.1% and trend is rising.
CMCL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.9%
Trailing DPS$1.02
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout40.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR10.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.9%
1Y Total Return9.6%
5Y Total Return95.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,52910Y ago$51,91220Y ago$40,791
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.
CMCL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
CMCL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc distributes 36.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CMCL does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 10.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CMCL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.9% dividend yield, 4.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 95.3%, with dividends contributing 23.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $51,912 today.
CMCL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.79
Avg/Payment$0.1395
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.1400 | — | 1.84% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $0.1400 | — | 2.37% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 2.07% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 2.18% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 3.25% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 4.87% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 5.22% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 5.09% | Jul 26, 2024 |
CMCL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.9%
#1 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
36.1% payout
Streak
0Y
10.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.9%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st CMCLCaledonia Mining Cor… | $403M | 4.9% | 36.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  BTGB2Gold Corp. | $5.8B | 1.7% | 26.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AEMAgnico Eagle Mines L… | $83.5B | 0.9% | 16.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KGCKinross Gold Corpora… | $31.9B | 0.5% | 6.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  AUAngloGold Ashanti Pl… | $45.9B | 4.1% | 71.0% | 4 | Watch |
 HMYHarmony Gold Mining … | $10.6B | 1.2% | 14.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
CMCL Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.28 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.83 | 19.8% | 5.05x | 3.1% |
| 2024 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.93 | 60.2% | 1.66x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.24 | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $0.56 | 12.0% | 4 | $1.39 | 40.3% | 2.48x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $0.50 | 49.3% | 4 | $1.48 | 33.8% | 2.96x | 2.7% |
| 2020 | $0.33 | 21.8% | 4 | $1.73 | 19.4% | 5.16x | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.91 | 7.0% | 14.22x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.28 | -0.0% | 4 | $1.02 | 27.0% | 3.71x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $0.28 | 3.8% | 4 | $0.86 | 32.0% | 3.13x | 1.5% |
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CMCL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CMCL stock.
How much dividend does CMCL pay per share?
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CMCL's next ex-dividend date?
CMCL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CMCL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CMCL's dividend safe?
CMCL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.1% and FCF payout ratio of +40.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CMCL increased its dividend?
CMCL has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.8%.
How often does CMCL pay dividends?
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CMCL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CMCL five years ago would be worth approximately $19,529 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CMCL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CMCL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.