Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.61
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
26.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
EDU Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.3% and trend is unknown.
EDU Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$0.61
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout13.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.3%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.0%
1Y Total Return19.4%
5Y Total Return-61.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)0.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,85410Y ago$14,72620Y ago$113,102
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.
EDU Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
EDU Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. distributes 26.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
EDU has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EDU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 5.0% buyback yield, 6.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.3% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -61.5%, with dividends contributing 0.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,726 today.
EDU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 7 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.26
Avg/Payment$0.4657
Latest Change-3.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.5800 | ↓ -3.3% | 2.19% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↑ +3.4% | 1.12% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.5800 | ↑ +28.9% | 95.30% | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Sep 1, 2017 | $0.4500 | ↑ +12.5% | 53.50% | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Sep 2, 2015 | $0.4000 | ↑ +14.3% | 1.99% | Oct 7, 2015 |
| Sep 4, 2013 | $0.3500 | ↑ +16.7% | 1.65% | Oct 7, 2013 |
| Aug 29, 2012 | $0.3000 | — | 2.26% | Sep 28, 2012 |
EDU Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#3 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
26.4% payout
Streak
5Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.0%
#3 of 4
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GHCEDU Annual Dividend History (2005–2026)
22 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.58 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | 3.4% | 1 | $2.30 | 26.1% | 3.83x | 0.3% |
| 2024 | $0.58 | — | 1 | $1.80 | 32.2% | 3.10x | 0.3% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.00 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-7.00 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.00 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.60 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.50 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $1.90 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.45 | — | 1 | $1.70 | 26.5% | 3.78x | 0.3% |
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Start ComparisonEDU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EDU stock.
How much dividend does EDU pay per share?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.61 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is EDU's next ex-dividend date?
EDU's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EDU typically pays dividends Annual.
Is EDU's dividend safe?
EDU's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.4% and FCF payout ratio of +13.1%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EDU a Dividend Payer?
Yes, New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does EDU pay dividends?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.61 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EDU grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EDU five years ago would be worth approximately $3,854 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EDU's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EDU's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.