Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.55
Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.4%
Payout Ratio
13.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
FSS Dividend Income Check
Safety
13.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is rising.
FSS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.4%
Trailing DPS$0.55
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout13.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout11.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR15.9%
5Y CAGR11.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield1.0%
1Y Total Return17.9%
5Y Total Return209.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$30,93310Y ago$98,89620Y ago$82,506
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.
FSS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
FSS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Federal Signal Corporation distributes 13.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FSS has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 15.9% and 5-year CAGR of 11.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FSS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.4% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 1.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 209.3%, 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 $98,896 today.
FSS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.27
Avg/Payment$0.1135
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | — | 52.10% | May 29, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.1500 | ↑ +7.1% | 54.07% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 51.03% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 43.39% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 54.53% | May 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1400 | ↑ +16.7% | 64.78% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 53.75% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 48.33% | Aug 30, 2024 |
FSS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.4%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
13.8% payout
Streak
3Y
11.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.0%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSSFederal Signal Corpo… | $7.6B | 0.4% | 13.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd  ASTEAstec Industries, In… | $1.4B | 0.8% | 30.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HLIOHelios Technologies,… | $3.0B | 0.4% | 24.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  FELEFranklin Electric Co… | $4.8B | 1.0% | 34.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
 OSKOshkosh Corporation | $72.3B | 0.2% | 20.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  ELPCCompanhia Paranaense… | $2.2B | 21.9% | 93.8% | 1 | At Risk |
FSS Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $0.56 | 16.7% | 4 | $4.01 | 14.0% | 7.16x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | 23.1% | 4 | $3.50 | 13.7% | 7.29x | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $0.39 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.56 | 15.2% | 6.56x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $0.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.97 | 18.3% | 5.47x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $0.36 | 12.5% | 4 | $1.63 | 22.1% | 4.53x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.56 | 20.5% | 4.88x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.32 | 3.2% | 4 | $1.76 | 18.2% | 5.50x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $0.31 | 10.7% | 4 | $1.54 | 20.1% | 4.97x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.02 | 27.5% | 3.64x | 0.9% |
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FSS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FSS stock.
How much dividend does FSS pay per share?
Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.55 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FSS's next ex-dividend date?
FSS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FSS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FSS's dividend safe?
FSS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +13.8% and FCF payout ratio of +11.6%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FSS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Federal Signal Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FSS pay dividends?
Federal Signal Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.55 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FSS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FSS five years ago would be worth approximately $30,933 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FSS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FSS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.