Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.66
Costamare Inc. (CMRE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
21.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
CMRE Dividend Income Check
Safety
21.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.5% and trend is rising.
CMRE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$0.66
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout21.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout30.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-21.7%
5Y CAGR2.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return153.2%
5Y Total Return146.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)34.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$24,62210Y ago$34,27220Y ago$32,309
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.
CMRE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
CMRE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Costamare Inc. distributes 21.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 30.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CMRE has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -21.7% and 5-year CAGR of 2.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CMRE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 146.2%, with dividends contributing 34.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,272 today.
CMRE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.80
Avg/Payment$0.1400
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026Latest | $0.1150 | — | 2.68% | May 5, 2026 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $0.1150 | — | 2.98% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 4.08% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 5.03% | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 6.95% | May 6, 2025 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 5.15% | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $0.1150 | — | 4.41% | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $0.1150 | — | 4.32% | Aug 6, 2024 |
CMRE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
21.7% payout
Streak
2Y
2.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#8 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMRECostamare Inc. | $2.1B | 3.8% | 21.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
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CMRE Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.23 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.8% |
| 2025 | $0.46 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.86 | 16.1% | 6.22x | 7.5% |
| 2024 | $0.46 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.44 | 18.9% | 5.30x | 7.5% |
| 2023 | $0.46 | -52.1% | 4 | $2.95 | 15.6% | 6.41x | 7.5% |
| 2022 | $0.96 | 123.3% | 4 | $4.26 | 22.5% | 4.44x | 15.7% |
| 2021 | $0.43 | 7.5% | 4 | $3.28 | 13.1% | 7.63x | 7.0% |
| 2020 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.18 | — | — | 6.6% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.59 | 67.8% | 1.47x | 6.6% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.61 | 65.6% | 1.52x | 6.6% |
| 2017 | $0.40 | -58.8% | 4 | $0.52 | 76.9% | 1.30x | 6.6% |
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Start ComparisonCMRE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CMRE stock.
How much dividend does CMRE pay per share?
Costamare Inc. (CMRE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.66 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CMRE's next ex-dividend date?
CMRE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CMRE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CMRE's dividend safe?
CMRE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +21.7% and FCF payout ratio of +30.4%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CMRE increased its dividend?
CMRE has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.8%.
How often does CMRE pay dividends?
Costamare Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.66 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CMRE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CMRE five years ago would be worth approximately $24,622 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CMRE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CMRE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.