Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.45
Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
6 years
CSV Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is rising.
CSV Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$0.45
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout17.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR6.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.9%
1Y Total Return20.7%
5Y Total Return29.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,89910Y ago$21,81220Y ago$102,565
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.
CSV Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
CSV Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Carriage Services, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 17.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CSV has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 6.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CSV returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 0.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 29.0%, with dividends contributing 6.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,812 today.
CSV Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.24
Avg/Payment$0.1119
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026Latest | $0.1125 | — | 91.48% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.1125 | — | 1.03% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.1125 | — | 1.02% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.1125 | — | 98.94% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.1125 | — | 1.13% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.1125 | — | 1.11% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.1125 | — | 1.20% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.1125 | — | 1.54% | Sep 3, 2024 |
CSV Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#7 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
6Y
6.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.9%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSVCarriage Services, I… | $748M | 0.9% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 SCIService Corporation … | $11.0B | 1.6% | 33.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  MATWMatthews Internation… | $890M | 3.7% | — | 15 | Unknown |
 HIHillenbrand, Inc. | $2.3B | 2.8% | 1.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
 GLGlobe Life Inc. | $12.1B | 0.7% | 7.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
 CNOCNO Financial Group,… | $4.3B | 1.5% | 28.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $371M | 7.1% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
1st  FLOFlowers Foods, Inc. | $1.8B | 11.4% | 2.5% | 19 | Sustainable |
CSV Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.23 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.45 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.25 | 13.8% | 7.22x | 1.5% |
| 2024 | $0.45 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.10 | 21.4% | 4.67x | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $0.45 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.14 | 21.0% | 4.76x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.45 | 9.1% | 4 | $2.63 | 17.1% | 5.84x | 1.5% |
| 2021 | $0.41 | 26.9% | 4 | $1.81 | 22.8% | 4.39x | 1.3% |
| 2020 | $0.32 | 8.3% | 4 | $0.89 | 36.5% | 2.74x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.80 | 37.5% | 2.67x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $0.30 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.63 | 47.6% | 2.10x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $0.23 | 50.0% | 4 | $2.09 | 10.8% | 9.29x | 0.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CSV stock.
How much dividend does CSV pay per share?
Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.45 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CSV's next ex-dividend date?
CSV's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CSV typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CSV's dividend safe?
CSV's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +17.5%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CSV a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Carriage Services, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CSV pay dividends?
Carriage Services, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.45 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CSV grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CSV five years ago would be worth approximately $12,899 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CSV's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CSV's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.