Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.34
Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
25.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
FOUR Dividend Income Check
Safety
25.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
FOUR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$0.34
FrequencyN/A
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout25.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout3.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGR97.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield17.9%
Total Shareholder Yield18.7%
1Y Total Return-57.1%
5Y Total Return-60.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,00310Y ago$11,75320Y ago$11,753
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.
FOUR Dividend History
No dividend payment history available
This company has not paid dividends during the available data period.
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Shift4 Payments, Inc. distributes 25.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 3.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FOUR has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 5-year CAGR of 97.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FOUR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 17.9% buyback yield, 18.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -60.0%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,753 today.
FOUR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
25.2% payout
Streak
1Y
97.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
18.7%
#1 of 5
PAX
EVTC
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GPNFOUR Annual Dividend History (2018–2025)
8 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.08 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.03 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.43 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.05 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.89 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.43 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.23 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.42 | — | — | — |
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FOUR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FOUR stock.
How much dividend does FOUR pay per share?
Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.34 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made quarterly.
When is FOUR's next ex-dividend date?
FOUR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FOUR typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is FOUR's dividend safe?
FOUR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +25.2% and FCF payout ratio of +3.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has FOUR increased its dividend?
FOUR has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +97.9%.
How often does FOUR pay dividends?
Shift4 Payments, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.34 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2018 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in FOUR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FOUR five years ago would be worth approximately $4,003 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FOUR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FOUR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.