Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.20
Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
58.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
EXPO Dividend Income Check
Safety
58.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
EXPO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$1.20
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout58.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout48.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR7.7%
5Y CAGR9.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.1%
Total Shareholder Yield5.0%
1Y Total Return-13.6%
5Y Total Return-28.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,14710Y ago$28,61520Y ago$176,698
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.
EXPO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
EXPO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Exponent, Inc. distributes 58.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 48.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EXPO has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.7% and 5-year CAGR of 9.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EXPO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 3.1% buyback yield, 5.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -28.5%, with dividends contributing 5.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,615 today.
EXPO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.23
Avg/Payment$0.2615
Latest Change+3.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $0.3100 | ↑ +3.3% | 1.68% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 1.64% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 1.65% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 1.50% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +7.1% | 1.33% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 1.17% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 1.07% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 1.16% | Jun 21, 2024 |
EXPO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
58.1% payout
Streak
13Y
9.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.0%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd EXPOExponent, Inc. | $3.1B | 1.9% | 58.1% | 13 | Sustainable |
 ICFIICF International, I… | $1.3B | 0.8% | 11.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
3rd  CRAICRA International, I… | $899M | 1.5% | 25.2% | 9 | Sustainable |
 HCIHCI Group, Inc. | $2.0B | 1.0% | 6.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 VRSKVerisk Analytics, In… | $22.9B | 1.0% | 27.6% | 7 | Sustainable |
 EFXEquifax Inc. | $21.2B | 1.1% | 35.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  ACNAccenture plc | $112.2B | 3.2% | 48.2% | 14 | Sustainable |
EXPO Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.31 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $1.20 | 7.1% | 4 | $2.07 | 58.0% | 1.72x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $1.12 | 7.7% | 4 | $2.11 | 53.1% | 1.88x | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $1.04 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.94 | 53.6% | 1.87x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $0.96 | 20.0% | 4 | $1.96 | 49.0% | 2.04x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | 5.3% | 4 | $1.90 | 42.1% | 2.38x | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $0.76 | 18.8% | 4 | $1.55 | 49.0% | 2.04x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $0.64 | 23.1% | 4 | $1.53 | 41.8% | 2.39x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.52 | 23.8% | 4 | $1.33 | 39.1% | 2.56x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.42 | 16.7% | 4 | $0.77 | 54.5% | 1.83x | 0.5% |
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Start ComparisonEXPO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EXPO stock.
How much dividend does EXPO pay per share?
Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.20 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is EXPO's next ex-dividend date?
EXPO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EXPO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is EXPO's dividend safe?
EXPO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +58.1% and FCF payout ratio of +48.3%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is EXPO a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Exponent, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does EXPO pay dividends?
Exponent, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.20 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EXPO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EXPO five years ago would be worth approximately $7,147 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EXPO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EXPO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.