Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.95
Frontline Ltd. (FRO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2001 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.2%
Payout Ratio
87.6%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
0 years
FRO Dividend Income Check
Safety
87.6% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 14.5% and trend is falling.
FRO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.2%
Trailing DPS$1.95
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout87.6%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout77.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR83.7%
5Y CAGR-10.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)14.5%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.2%
1Y Total Return124.6%
5Y Total Return471.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)88.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$57,14510Y ago$60,67920Y ago$11,963
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.
FRO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
FRO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Frontline Ltd. distributes 87.6% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 77.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FRO does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 83.7% and 5-year CAGR of -10.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FRO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.2% dividend yield, 5.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 14.5% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 471.4%, with dividends contributing 88.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $60,679 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
FRO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.93
Avg/Payment$0.4465
Latest Change+442.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026Latest | $1.0300 | ↑ +442.1% | 5.72% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.1900 | ↓ -47.2% | 4.07% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.3600 | ↑ +100.0% | 4.65% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.1800 | ↓ -10.0% | 7.29% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2000 | ↓ -41.2% | 11.54% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.3400 | ↓ -45.2% | 13.71% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.6200 | — | 8.54% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.6200 | ↑ +67.6% | 8.69% | Jun 28, 2024 |
FRO Dividend vs Peers
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#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.2%
#4 of 9
Safety
At Risk
87.6% payout
Streak
0Y
-10.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.2%
#4 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FRO Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.03 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 16.1% |
| 2025 | $0.93 | -52.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 14.5% |
| 2024 | $1.95 | -32.1% | 4 | $2.23 | 87.4% | 1.14x | 30.5% |
| 2023 | $2.87 | 1813.3% | 4 | $2.95 | 97.3% | 1.03x | 44.8% |
| 2022 | $0.15 | — | 1 | $2.22 | 6.8% | 14.80x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-0.06 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1.60 | 1500.0% | 3 | $2.09 | 76.6% | 1.31x | 25.0% |
| 2019 | $0.10 | — | 1 | $0.78 | 12.8% | 7.80x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-0.05 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.30 | -71.4% | 2 | $-1.56 | — | — | 4.7% |
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Start ComparisonFRO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FRO stock.
How much dividend does FRO pay per share?
Frontline Ltd. (FRO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.95 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is FRO's next ex-dividend date?
FRO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FRO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is FRO's dividend safe?
FRO's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +87.6% and FCF payout ratio of +77.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has FRO increased its dividend?
FRO has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -10.3%.
How often does FRO pay dividends?
Frontline Ltd. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.95 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 25+ years from 2001 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FRO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FRO five years ago would be worth approximately $57,145 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FRO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FRO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +14.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.