Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.75
Ford Motor Company (F) Dividend History
Income profile from 2000 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.3%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.8% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.3%
Trailing DPS$0.75
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout25.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR14.5%
5Y CAGR38.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.3%
1Y Total Return53.9%
5Y Total Return47.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)29.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,71210Y ago$16,15120Y ago$28,174
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ford Motor Company has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
F does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.5% and 5-year CAGR of 38.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, F returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.3% dividend yield, 5.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 47.1%, with dividends contributing 29.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,151 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.83
Avg/Payment$0.1915
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | — | 4.25% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 5.68% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 6.73% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↓ -50.0% | 7.11% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +100.0% | 8.07% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 7.12% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 7.98% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| May 7, 2024 | $0.1500 | ↓ -54.5% | 6.41% | Jun 3, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Global mass-market automakers
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.3%
#2 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
38.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.3%
#3 of 5
Annual Dividend History
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.15 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $0.75 | -3.8% | 4 | $-2.06 | — | — | 8.8% |
| 2024 | $0.78 | -37.6% | 4 | $1.46 | 53.4% | 1.87x | 9.2% |
| 2023 | $1.25 | 150.0% | 4 | $1.08 | 115.7% | 0.86x | 14.7% |
| 2022 | $0.50 | 400.0% | 4 | $-0.49 | — | — | 5.9% |
| 2021 | $0.10 | -33.3% | 1 | $4.45 | 2.2% | 44.50x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.15 | -75.0% | 1 | $-0.32 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $0.60 | -17.8% | 4 | $0.01 | 6000.0% | 0.02x | 7.0% |
| 2018 | $0.73 | 12.3% | 4 | $0.92 | 79.3% | 1.26x | 8.6% |
| 2017 | $0.65 | -23.5% | 4 | $1.90 | 34.2% | 2.92x | 7.6% |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does F pay per share?
Ford Motor Company (F) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.75 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is F's next ex-dividend date?
F's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. F typically pays dividends Annual.
Is F's dividend safe?
F's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +25.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has F increased its dividend?
F has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +38.0%.
How often does F pay dividends?
Ford Motor Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.75 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 2000 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in F grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in F five years ago would be worth approximately $14,712 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is F's yield on cost for long-term holders?
F's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.