Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.83
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (FORTY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2001 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.7%
Payout Ratio
1.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
FORTY Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
FORTY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.7%
Trailing DPS$1.83
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout7.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR27.6%
5Y CAGR41.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.7%
1Y Total Return12.7%
5Y Total Return58.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,79610Y ago$41,71820Y ago$130,646
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.
FORTY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
FORTY Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. distributes 1.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 7.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FORTY has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 27.6% and 5-year CAGR of 41.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FORTY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% dividend yield, 1.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 58.0%, with dividends contributing 21.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $41,718 today.
FORTY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$21.26
Avg/Payment$1.0632
Latest Change+2411.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $13.0450 | ↑ +2411.1% | 10.37% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.5195 | ↑ +0.2% | 1.25% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | $0.5187 | ↑ +56.2% | 1.04% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.3321 | ↓ -53.2% | 1.10% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.7096 | ↑ +58.4% | 1.32% | May 27, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | $0.4479 | ↓ -26.7% | 1.15% | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | $0.6111 | ↑ +34.8% | 1.53% | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Jun 2, 2023 | $0.4532 | ↑ +2.2% | 1.32% | Jul 3, 2023 |
FORTY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.7%
#3 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
1.0% payout
Streak
2Y
41.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.7%
#3 of 3
CTSH
INFYFORTY Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $13.04 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 15.5% |
| 2025 | $2.08 | 96.4% | 4 | $1.80 | 115.5% | 0.87x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $1.06 | 133.7% | 2 | $5.09 | 20.8% | 4.81x | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $0.45 | -54.7% | 1 | $4.12 | 11.0% | 9.09x | 0.5% |
| 2022 | $1.00 | -3.5% | 2 | $5.21 | 19.2% | 5.20x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $1.04 | 182.7% | 2 | $3.50 | 29.7% | 3.37x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.37 | -47.2% | 1 | $3.01 | 12.2% | 8.20x | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $0.70 | 48.0% | 2 | $6.04 | 11.5% | 8.68x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $0.47 | 100.0% | 2 | $2.07 | 22.7% | 4.40x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.23 | -79.7% | 1 | $0.74 | 31.8% | 3.15x | 0.3% |
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FORTY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FORTY stock.
How much dividend does FORTY pay per share?
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (FORTY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.83 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is FORTY's next ex-dividend date?
FORTY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FORTY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is FORTY's dividend safe?
FORTY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.0% and FCF payout ratio of +7.5%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has FORTY increased its dividend?
FORTY has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +41.5%.
How often does FORTY pay dividends?
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.83 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 25+ years from 2001 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FORTY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FORTY five years ago would be worth approximately $15,796 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FORTY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FORTY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.