Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.86
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
0.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
DKS Dividend Income Check
Safety
0.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.7% and trend is rising.
DKS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$4.86
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout0.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout0.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR35.4%
5Y CAGR31.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return20.6%
5Y Total Return173.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$27,37810Y ago$55,00520Y ago$116,455
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.
DKS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
DKS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. distributes 0.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 0.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DKS has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 35.4% and 5-year CAGR of 31.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DKS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 173.8%, with dividends contributing 25.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $55,005 today.
DKS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$23.19
Avg/Payment$1.1595
Latest Change+3.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026Latest | $1.2500 | ↑ +3.1% | 2.58% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $1.2125 | — | 2.27% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $1.2125 | — | 2.14% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $1.2125 | — | 2.62% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $1.2125 | ↑ +10.2% | 2.23% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $1.1000 | — | 1.97% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $1.1000 | — | 2.02% | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $1.1000 | — | 1.94% | Jun 28, 2024 |
DKS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
0.0% payout
Streak
11Y
31.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#5 of 5
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COLMDKS Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.25 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $4.85 | 10.2% | 4 | $9.97 | 48.6% | 2.06x | 8.7% |
| 2024 | $4.40 | 10.0% | 4 | $14.05 | 31.3% | 3.19x | 7.9% |
| 2023 | $4.00 | 104.9% | 4 | $12.18 | 32.8% | 3.04x | 7.1% |
| 2022 | $1.95 | -72.5% | 4 | $10.78 | 18.1% | 5.52x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $7.10 | 467.9% | 4 | $13.87 | 51.2% | 1.95x | 12.7% |
| 2020 | $1.25 | 13.7% | 4 | $5.72 | 21.9% | 4.57x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $1.10 | 22.2% | 4 | $3.34 | 32.9% | 3.04x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $0.90 | 32.4% | 4 | $3.24 | 27.8% | 3.60x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.68 | 12.4% | 4 | $3.01 | 22.6% | 4.43x | 1.2% |
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Start ComparisonDKS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DKS stock.
How much dividend does DKS pay per share?
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.86 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is DKS's next ex-dividend date?
DKS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DKS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is DKS's dividend safe?
DKS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +0.0% and FCF payout ratio of +0.1%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is DKS a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +31.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does DKS pay dividends?
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.86 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DKS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DKS five years ago would be worth approximately $27,378 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DKS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DKS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.