Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.05
AMCON Distributing Company (DIT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
DIT Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is falling.
DIT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$1.05
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout7.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-44.1%
5Y CAGR-30.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.9%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return-0.7%
5Y Total Return-18.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,13010Y ago$15,06520Y ago$148,689
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.
DIT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (26 years of payments)
DIT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AMCON Distributing Company distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 7.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DIT does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -44.1% and 5-year CAGR of -30.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DIT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 3.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.9% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -18.7%, with dividends contributing 9.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,065 today.
DIT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.81
Avg/Payment$0.2907
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 74.61% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.1200 | ↓ -35.7% | 88.38% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.1867 | ↑ +55.6% | 74.00% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 86.58% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 91.42% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 84.22% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.1200 | ↓ -35.7% | 72.99% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.1867 | ↑ +55.6% | 62.24% | Jan 31, 2025 |
DIT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
0Y
-30.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DITAMCON Distributing C… | $66M | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  SYYSysco Corporation | $39.7B | 2.5% | 54.7% | 10 | Sustainable |
 CASYCasey's General Stor… | $28.9B | 0.3% | 11.6% | 26 | Sustainable |
 MUSAMurphy USA Inc. | $9.7B | 0.4% | 8.8% | 6 | Sustainable |
1st  MOAltria Group, Inc. | $123.4B | 5.6% | 1.0% | 16 | Sustainable |
2nd  PMPhilip Morris Intern… | $281.7B | 3.1% | 76.0% | 18 | Watch |
DIT Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $0.67 | -21.9% | 5 | $0.92 | 72.5% | 1.38x | 0.9% |
| 2024 | $0.85 | 77.8% | 6 | $7.15 | 11.9% | 8.38x | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $0.48 | -87.4% | 4 | $19.46 | 2.5% | 40.54x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $3.81 | 0.0% | 5 | $28.59 | 13.3% | 7.50x | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $3.81 | -6.8% | 5 | $27.36 | 13.9% | 7.17x | 5.2% |
| 2020 | $4.09 | 399.2% | 6 | $9.76 | 41.9% | 2.38x | 5.6% |
| 2019 | $0.82 | -18.0% | 5 | $5.25 | 15.6% | 6.40x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 5 | $5.38 | 18.6% | 5.38x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 5 | $4.26 | 23.5% | 4.26x | 1.4% |
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DIT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DIT stock.
How much dividend does DIT pay per share?
AMCON Distributing Company (DIT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.05 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is DIT's next ex-dividend date?
DIT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DIT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is DIT's dividend safe?
DIT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +7.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DIT increased its dividend?
DIT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -30.4%.
How often does DIT pay dividends?
AMCON Distributing Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.05 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DIT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DIT five years ago would be worth approximately $8,130 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DIT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DIT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.9% 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 the lower original cost basis.