Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.91
H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
33.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
38 years
FUL Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
38 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is rising.
FUL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$0.91
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout33.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout40.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak38 years
3Y CAGR7.9%
5Y CAGR7.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return21.6%
5Y Total Return4.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,47110Y ago$15,25620Y ago$31,587
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.
FUL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
FUL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
H.B. Fuller Company distributes 33.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FUL has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.9% and 5-year CAGR of 7.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FUL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 3.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 4.7%, with dividends contributing 6.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,256 today.
FUL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.16
Avg/Payment$0.2079
Latest Change+4.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026Latest | $0.2450 | ↑ +4.3% | 1.57% | May 14, 2026 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $0.2350 | — | 1.44% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | $0.2350 | — | 1.58% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.2350 | — | 1.63% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | $0.2350 | ↑ +5.6% | 1.67% | May 13, 2025 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | $0.2225 | — | 1.45% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | $0.2225 | — | 1.09% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.2225 | — | 99.19% | Aug 14, 2024 |
FUL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
33.1% payout
Streak
38Y
7.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FULH.B. Fuller Company | $3.5B | 1.4% | 33.1% | 38 | Sustainable |
 IFFInternational Flavor… | $19.6B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 RPMRPM International In… | $13.8B | 1.8% | 37.1% | 33 | Sustainable |
3rd  AVYAvery Dennison Corpo… | $12.2B | 2.3% | 41.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BCPCBalchem Corporation | $5.3B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 SHWThe Sherwin-Williams… | $79.1B | 1.0% | 30.7% | 41 | Sustainable |
 PPGPPG Industries, Inc. | $26.5B | 2.3% | 39.8% | 43 | Sustainable |
2nd  DOWDow Inc. | $22.8B | 6.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $2.1B | 7.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
FUL Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.48 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $0.93 | 6.3% | 4 | $2.75 | 33.7% | 2.96x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.87 | 8.4% | 4 | $2.30 | 37.9% | 2.64x | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 9.2% | 4 | $2.59 | 31.1% | 3.22x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.74 | 10.9% | 4 | $3.26 | 22.6% | 4.42x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $0.67 | 2.7% | 4 | $2.97 | 22.4% | 4.47x | 1.3% |
| 2020 | $0.65 | 2.0% | 4 | $2.36 | 27.4% | 3.64x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.64 | 3.3% | 4 | $2.52 | 25.2% | 3.97x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $0.61 | 4.2% | 4 | $3.29 | 18.7% | 5.35x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.59 | 7.3% | 4 | $1.13 | 52.2% | 1.92x | 1.1% |
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FUL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FUL stock.
How much dividend does FUL pay per share?
H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.91 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FUL's next ex-dividend date?
FUL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FUL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FUL's dividend safe?
FUL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.1% and FCF payout ratio of +40.6%. With 38 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is FUL a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, H.B. Fuller Company is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 38 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FUL pay dividends?
H.B. Fuller Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.91 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FUL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FUL five years ago would be worth approximately $10,471 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FUL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FUL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.