Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.01
America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2024 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
0.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
CRMT Dividend Income Check
Safety
0.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
CRMT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.01
FrequencyN/A
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout0.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout0.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-3.9%
5Y CAGR-2.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return-93.6%
5Y Total Return-97.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$24910Y ago$1,38020Y ago$1,789
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.
CRMT Dividend History
No dividend payment history available
This company has not paid dividends during the available data period.
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
America's Car-Mart, Inc. distributes 0.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 0.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CRMT does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -3.9% and 5-year CAGR of -2.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CRMT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -97.5%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $1,380 today.
CRMT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#3 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
0.2% payout
Streak
0Y
-2.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#3 of 3
LAD
SAHCRMT Annual Dividend History (1989–2024)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.33 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-4.91 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.11 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $13.92 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $14.95 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $7.39 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.73 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.91 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.49 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.33 | — | — | — |
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CRMT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CRMT stock.
How much dividend does CRMT pay per share?
America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made quarterly.
When is CRMT's next ex-dividend date?
CRMT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CRMT typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is CRMT's dividend safe?
CRMT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +0.2% and FCF payout ratio of +0.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CRMT increased its dividend?
CRMT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -2.0%.
How often does CRMT pay dividends?
America's Car-Mart, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 35+ years from 1989 to 2024.
How much would $10,000 invested in CRMT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CRMT five years ago would be worth approximately $249 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CRMT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CRMT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.