Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.28
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
CMCO Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.7% and trend is flat.
CMCO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$0.28
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout20.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.2%
5Y CAGR3.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.7%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return4.8%
5Y Total Return-67.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,27810Y ago$12,23320Y ago$7,277
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.
CMCO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
CMCO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Columbus McKinnon Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CMCO has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.2% and 5-year CAGR of 3.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CMCO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.7% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -67.2%, with dividends contributing 2.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,233 today.
CMCO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.37
Avg/Payment$0.0685
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026Latest | $0.0700 | — | 1.82% | May 11, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.0700 | — | 1.38% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 1.79% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 2.01% | Aug 18, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 1.78% | May 12, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 81.75% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 77.13% | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 85.68% | Aug 19, 2024 |
CMCO Dividend vs Peers
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#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#2 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
3.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd CMCOColumbus McKinnon Co… | $454M | 1.8% | — | 1 | Unknown |
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CMCO Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.14 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2024 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.18 | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $0.28 | 3.7% | 4 | $1.61 | 17.4% | 5.75x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $0.27 | 12.5% | 4 | $1.68 | 16.1% | 6.22x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.04 | 23.1% | 4.33x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.24 | 4.3% | 4 | $0.38 | 63.2% | 1.58x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.23 | 21.1% | 4 | $2.50 | 9.2% | 10.87x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.19 | 18.8% | 4 | $1.80 | 10.6% | 9.47x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.95 | 16.8% | 5.94x | 0.4% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CMCO stock.
How much dividend does CMCO pay per share?
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.28 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CMCO's next ex-dividend date?
CMCO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CMCO typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CMCO's dividend safe?
CMCO's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +20.2%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CMCO increased its dividend?
CMCO has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.1%.
How often does CMCO pay dividends?
Columbus McKinnon Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.28 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CMCO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CMCO five years ago would be worth approximately $3,278 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CMCO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CMCO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.