Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.11
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
34.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
32 years
FELE Dividend Income Check
Safety
34.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
32 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is rising.
FELE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$1.11
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout34.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak32 years
3Y CAGR10.8%
5Y CAGR11.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.7%
Total Shareholder Yield4.8%
1Y Total Return17.9%
5Y Total Return21.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,11810Y ago$33,30920Y ago$36,976
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.
FELE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
FELE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. distributes 34.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FELE has raised its dividend for 32 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.8% and 5-year CAGR of 11.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FELE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 3.7% buyback yield, 4.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 21.2%, with dividends contributing 5.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,309 today.
FELE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.65
Avg/Payment$0.2325
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026Latest | $0.2800 | — | 1.10% | May 21, 2026 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $0.2800 | ↑ +5.7% | 1.02% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $0.2650 | — | 1.11% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $0.2650 | — | 1.12% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | $0.2650 | — | 1.17% | May 22, 2025 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | $0.2650 | ↑ +6.0% | 1.01% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 92.23% | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 95.28% | Aug 15, 2024 |
FELE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
34.0% payout
Streak
32Y
11.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.8%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FELEFranklin Electric Co… | $4.5B | 1.1% | 34.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
 GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc. | $55.6B | 0.8% | 27.4% | 37 | Sustainable |
 GTLSChart Industries, In… | $9.9B | 0.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 NDSNNordson Corporation | $16.0B | 1.1% | 37.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
 PNRPentair plc | $12.9B | 1.2% | 25.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
3rd  XYLXylem Inc. | $28.2B | 1.4% | 40.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  WTRGEssential Utilities,… | $10.6B | 3.5% | 60.6% | 26 | Watch |
1st  REXRRexford Industrial R… | $8.6B | 4.9% | 1.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
FELE Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.56 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.06 | 6.0% | 4 | $3.25 | 32.6% | 3.07x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 11.1% | 4 | $3.86 | 25.9% | 3.86x | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $0.90 | 15.4% | 4 | $4.11 | 21.9% | 4.57x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $0.78 | 11.4% | 4 | $3.97 | 19.6% | 5.09x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $0.70 | 12.9% | 4 | $3.25 | 21.5% | 4.64x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $0.62 | 6.9% | 4 | $2.14 | 29.0% | 3.45x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $0.58 | 24.1% | 4 | $2.03 | 28.6% | 3.50x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $0.47 | 10.7% | 4 | $2.25 | 20.8% | 4.81x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.42 | 6.3% | 4 | $1.65 | 25.6% | 3.91x | 0.6% |
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Start ComparisonFELE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FELE stock.
How much dividend does FELE pay per share?
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.11 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FELE's next ex-dividend date?
FELE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FELE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FELE's dividend safe?
FELE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +34.0% and FCF payout ratio of +28.8%. With 32 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is FELE a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Franklin Electric Co., Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 32 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FELE pay dividends?
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.11 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FELE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FELE five years ago would be worth approximately $12,118 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FELE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FELE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% 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 consistent dividend growth.