Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.16
Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
18.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
FRD Dividend Income Check
Safety
18.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
FRD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$0.16
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout18.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR26.0%
5Y CAGR14.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield0.9%
1Y Total Return39.5%
5Y Total Return112.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,19610Y ago$35,61320Y ago$23,568
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.
FRD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
FRD Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Friedman Industries, Incorporated distributes 18.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
FRD has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 26.0% and 5-year CAGR of 14.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FRD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 0.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 112.0%, with dividends contributing 5.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $35,613 today.
FRD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.58
Avg/Payment$0.0290
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026Latest | $0.0400 | — | 77.97% | May 22, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.0400 | — | 82.47% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 75.33% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 1.04% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 93.29% | May 23, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 1.15% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.0400 | — | 98.31% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $0.0400 | — | 69.44% | Aug 16, 2024 |
FRD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
18.3% payout
Streak
2Y
14.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.9%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRDFriedman Industries,… | $150M | 0.8% | 18.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  ZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc. | $533M | 1.2% | 29.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  RSReliance Steel & Alu… | $19.2B | 1.3% | 34.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
 SSDSimpson Manufacturin… | $8.0B | 0.6% | 13.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
 STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc. | $35.0B | 0.8% | 24.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
 NUENucor Corporation | $53.3B | 0.9% | 29.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 CMCCommercial Metals Co… | $8.0B | 1.0% | 96.2% | 4 | At Risk |
2nd  WORWorthington Industri… | $2.8B | 1.2% | 35.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
FRD Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.08 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $0.16 | 14.3% | 4 | $0.87 | 18.4% | 5.44x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $0.14 | 75.0% | 4 | $2.39 | 5.9% | 17.07x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.91 | 2.7% | 36.38x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.04 | 3.9% | 25.50x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.63 | 4.9% | 20.38x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.08 | -50.0% | 4 | $-0.75 | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.16 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.73 | 21.9% | 4.56x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $0.12 | 200.0% | 4 | $0.39 | 30.8% | 3.25x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.39 | — | — | 0.6% |
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Start ComparisonFRD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FRD stock.
How much dividend does FRD pay per share?
Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.16 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FRD's next ex-dividend date?
FRD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FRD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FRD's dividend safe?
FRD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +18.3% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has FRD increased its dividend?
FRD has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.9%.
How often does FRD pay dividends?
Friedman Industries, Incorporated pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.16 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FRD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FRD five years ago would be worth approximately $21,196 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FRD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FRD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.