Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.49
Evolution Petroleum Corporation (EPM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
10.4%
Payout Ratio
11.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
EPM Dividend Income Check
Safety
11.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 17.5% and trend is rising.
EPM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield10.4%
Trailing DPS$0.49
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout11.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout124.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR2.9%
5Y CAGR22.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)17.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield10.7%
1Y Total Return27.5%
5Y Total Return78.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)56.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,85510Y ago$16,94320Y ago$30,707
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). EPM's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
EPM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
EPM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Evolution Petroleum Corporation distributes 11.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 124.4%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EPM has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.9% and 5-year CAGR of 22.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EPM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 10.4% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 10.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 17.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 78.6%, with dividends contributing 56.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,943 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
EPM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.20
Avg/Payment$0.1100
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 10.46% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 12.50% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 9.84% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 9.60% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 9.68% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 8.74% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 8.78% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 9.11% | Jun 28, 2024 |
EPM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
10.4%
#5 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
11.1% payout
Streak
4Y
22.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.7%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPMEvolution Petroleum … | $165M | 10.4% | 11.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $243M | 17.1% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  CIVICivitas Resources, I… | $2.3B | 18.2% | 58.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  BATLBattalion Oil Corpor… | $47M | 100.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 EGYVAALCO Energy, Inc. | $623M | 4.3% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 DMLPDorchester Minerals,… | $1.3B | 10.6% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BSMBlack Stone Minerals… | $2.8B | 10.1% | 95.2% | 0 | At Risk |
EPM Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4.4% |
| 2025 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.03 | 1445.8% | 0.07x | 17.5% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.12 | 400.0% | 0.25x | 17.5% |
| 2023 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.04 | 46.2% | 2.17x | 17.5% |
| 2022 | $0.44 | 91.3% | 4 | $0.96 | 45.8% | 2.18x | 16.0% |
| 2021 | $0.23 | 31.4% | 4 | $-0.50 | — | — | 8.4% |
| 2020 | $0.17 | -56.3% | 4 | $0.18 | 97.2% | 1.03x | 6.4% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.46 | 87.0% | 1.15x | 14.5% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 37.9% | 4 | $0.59 | 67.8% | 1.47x | 14.5% |
| 2017 | $0.29 | 34.9% | 4 | $0.21 | 138.1% | 0.72x | 10.5% |
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Start ComparisonEPM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EPM stock.
How much dividend does EPM pay per share?
Evolution Petroleum Corporation (EPM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.49 per share, with a current dividend yield of +10.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is EPM's next ex-dividend date?
EPM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EPM typically pays dividends Annual.
Is EPM's dividend safe?
EPM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +11.1% and FCF payout ratio of +124.4%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EPM a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Evolution Petroleum Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +22.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does EPM pay dividends?
Evolution Petroleum Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.49 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EPM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EPM five years ago would be worth approximately $17,855 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EPM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EPM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +17.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +10.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.