Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.09
Dow Inc. (DOW) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
DOW Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is falling.
DOW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.1%
Trailing DPS$2.09
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-9.1%
5Y CAGR-5.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.1%
1Y Total Return47.0%
5Y Total Return-21.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,89610Y ago$11,91820Y ago$11,918
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.
DOW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
DOW Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dow Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
DOW does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -9.1% and 5-year CAGR of -5.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DOW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.1% dividend yield, 5.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.9% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -21.0%, with dividends contributing 19.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,918 today.
DOW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$12.60
Avg/Payment$0.6300
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $0.3500 | — | 3.47% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.3500 | — | 5.69% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 8.81% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.3500 | ↓ -50.0% | 9.95% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 10.09% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 7.35% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 6.33% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 5.23% | Sep 13, 2024 |
DOW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.1%
#3 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-5.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.1%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd DOWDow Inc. | $29.4B | 5.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  LYBLyondellBasell Indus… | $25.1B | 7.0% | — | 2 | Unknown |
2nd  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $2.6B | 5.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 WLKWestlake Corporation | $13.4B | 2.0% | — | 12 | Unknown |
 OLNOlin Corporation | $3.3B | 2.8% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 TROXTronox Holdings plc | $1.7B | 0.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 EMNEastman Chemical Com… | $8.8B | 4.3% | 80.4% | 12 | Watch |
 LINLinde plc | $231.9B | 1.2% | 40.8% | 6 | Sustainable |
 APDAir Products and Che… | $67.7B | 2.3% | — | 29 | Unknown |
DOW Annual Dividend History (2017–2026)
10 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.70 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $2.10 | -25.0% | 4 | $-3.69 | — | — | 3.9% |
| 2024 | $2.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.57 | 178.3% | 0.56x | 5.2% |
| 2023 | $2.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.82 | 341.5% | 0.29x | 5.2% |
| 2022 | $2.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.28 | 44.6% | 2.24x | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $2.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.38 | 33.4% | 2.99x | 5.2% |
| 2020 | $2.80 | 33.3% | 4 | $1.64 | 170.7% | 0.59x | 5.2% |
| 2019 | $2.10 | — | 3 | $-2.31 | — | — | 3.9% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.00 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.62 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonDOW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DOW stock.
How much dividend does DOW pay per share?
Dow Inc. (DOW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.09 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is DOW's next ex-dividend date?
DOW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DOW typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is DOW's dividend safe?
DOW's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DOW increased its dividend?
DOW has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -5.6%.
How often does DOW pay dividends?
Dow Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.09 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2019 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DOW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DOW five years ago would be worth approximately $7,896 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DOW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DOW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.