Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.67
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
26.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
CXT Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.6% and trend is rising.
CXT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.67
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout18.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR1.4%
5Y CAGR2.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.5%
1Y Total Return-6.4%
5Y Total Return36.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,65810Y ago$26,47620Y ago$34,319
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.
CXT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
CXT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Crane NXT, Co. distributes 26.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 18.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CXT has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.4% and 5-year CAGR of 2.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CXT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 1.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 36.6%, with dividends contributing 9.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,476 today.
CXT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.18
Avg/Payment$0.1592
Latest Change+5.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026Latest | $0.1800 | ↑ +5.9% | 1.43% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 1.21% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 1.12% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 1.23% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.1700 | ↑ +6.3% | 1.16% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 1.02% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 1.06% | Sep 11, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 94.91% | Jun 12, 2024 |
CXT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
26.9% payout
Streak
2Y
2.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.5%
#6 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CXTCrane NXT, Co. | $2.5B | 1.5% | 26.9% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  CIXCompX International … | $293M | 9.3% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  VRNTVerint Systems Inc. | $1.2B | 1.6% | 24.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 VVisa Inc. | $616.4B | 0.7% | 23.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 MAMastercard Incorpora… | $443.4B | 0.6% | 18.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
2nd  FISFidelity National In… | $24.5B | 3.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
CXT Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.18 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.68 | 6.3% | 4 | $2.50 | 27.2% | 3.68x | 2.6% |
| 2024 | $0.64 | 9.7% | 4 | $3.19 | 20.1% | 4.98x | 2.4% |
| 2023 | $0.58 | -10.7% | 4 | $3.27 | 17.8% | 5.61x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $0.65 | 9.3% | 4 | $7.07 | 9.2% | 10.83x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.68 | 7.8% | 12.85x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | 10.3% | 4 | $3.19 | 18.7% | 5.34x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $0.54 | 11.4% | 4 | $2.35 | 23.1% | 4.34x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $0.49 | 6.1% | 4 | $5.50 | 8.8% | 11.31x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $0.46 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.84 | 16.1% | 6.19x | 1.7% |
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Start ComparisonCXT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CXT stock.
How much dividend does CXT pay per share?
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.67 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CXT's next ex-dividend date?
CXT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CXT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CXT's dividend safe?
CXT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.9% and FCF payout ratio of +18.7%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CXT increased its dividend?
CXT has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.6%.
How often does CXT pay dividends?
Crane NXT, Co. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.67 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CXT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CXT five years ago would be worth approximately $13,658 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CXT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CXT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.