Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.60
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.2%
Payout Ratio
60.4%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
ESCA Dividend Income Check
Safety
60.4% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.8% and trend is rising.
ESCA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$0.60
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout60.4%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout26.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR2.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.2%
Total Shareholder Yield4.4%
1Y Total Return33.2%
5Y Total Return-8.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,13710Y ago$23,69220Y ago$25,140
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.
ESCA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
ESCA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Escalade, Incorporated distributes 60.4% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ESCA does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 2.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ESCA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 1.2% buyback yield, 4.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -8.6%, with dividends contributing 12.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,692 today.
ESCA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.98
Avg/Payment$0.1492
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026Latest | $0.1525 | — | 3.25% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $0.1525 | ↑ +1.7% | 3.49% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 4.33% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 4.88% | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 4.20% | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 4.00% | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 4.15% | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 4.36% | Oct 14, 2024 |
ESCA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#2 of 4
Safety
Watch
60.4% payout
Streak
0Y
2.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.4%
#2 of 4
ESCA
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POOLESCA Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.45 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.99 | 60.6% | 1.65x | 2.8% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.92 | 65.2% | 1.53x | 2.8% |
| 2023 | $0.45 | -25.0% | 3 | $0.71 | 63.4% | 1.58x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $0.60 | 7.1% | 4 | $1.31 | 45.8% | 2.18x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $0.56 | 5.7% | 4 | $1.76 | 31.8% | 3.14x | 2.7% |
| 2020 | $0.53 | 6.0% | 4 | $1.82 | 29.1% | 3.43x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.50 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $0.50 | 8.7% | 4 | $1.41 | 35.5% | 2.82x | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $0.46 | 4.5% | 4 | $0.98 | 46.9% | 2.13x | 2.2% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ESCA stock.
How much dividend does ESCA pay per share?
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.60 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ESCA's next ex-dividend date?
ESCA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ESCA typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ESCA's dividend safe?
ESCA's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +60.4% and FCF payout ratio of +26.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has ESCA increased its dividend?
ESCA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.5%.
How often does ESCA pay dividends?
Escalade, Incorporated pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.60 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ESCA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ESCA five years ago would be worth approximately $9,137 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ESCA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ESCA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.