Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.82
IDEX Corporation (IEX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1995 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
44.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
23 years
IEX Dividend Income Check
Safety
44.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
23 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
IEX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$2.82
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout44.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout34.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak23 years
3Y CAGR6.4%
5Y CAGR7.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return23.1%
5Y Total Return2.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,20210Y ago$29,09120Y ago$69,644
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.
IEX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (32 years of payments)
IEX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
IDEX Corporation distributes 44.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 34.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
IEX has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.4% and 5-year CAGR of 7.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, IEX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 2.0%, with dividends contributing 5.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $29,091 today.
IEX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$12.72
Avg/Payment$0.6360
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026Latest | $0.7100 | — | 1.44% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.7100 | — | 1.75% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | $0.7100 | — | 1.54% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.7100 | ↑ +2.9% | 1.46% | May 30, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.6900 | — | 1.28% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $0.6900 | — | 1.28% | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | $0.6900 | — | 1.30% | Jul 26, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.6900 | ↑ +7.8% | 1.17% | May 31, 2024 |
IEX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
44.0% payout
Streak
23Y
7.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd IEXIDEX Corporation | $16.2B | 1.3% | 44.0% | 23 | Sustainable |
 ROPRoper Technologies, … | $36.1B | 0.9% | 23.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
 FTVFortive Corporation | $18.6B | 0.5% | 15.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PNRPentair plc | $12.9B | 1.2% | 25.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
1st  XYLXylem Inc. | $28.2B | 1.4% | 40.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 FELEFranklin Electric Co… | $4.5B | 1.1% | 34.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
 GTLSChart Industries, In… | $9.9B | 0.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
2nd  GGGGraco Inc. | $13.3B | 1.3% | 35.1% | 20 | Sustainable |
IEX Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.71 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $2.82 | 4.1% | 4 | $6.41 | 44.0% | 2.27x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $2.71 | 7.5% | 4 | $6.64 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $2.52 | 7.7% | 4 | $7.85 | 32.1% | 3.12x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $2.34 | 10.4% | 4 | $7.72 | 30.3% | 3.30x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $2.12 | 6.0% | 4 | $5.88 | 36.1% | 2.77x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $2.00 | 3.6% | 4 | $4.94 | 40.5% | 2.47x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $1.93 | 16.3% | 4 | $5.57 | 34.6% | 2.89x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $1.66 | 14.5% | 4 | $5.29 | 31.4% | 3.19x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $1.45 | 8.2% | 4 | $4.36 | 33.3% | 3.01x | 0.7% |
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Start ComparisonIEX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IEX stock.
How much dividend does IEX pay per share?
IDEX Corporation (IEX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is IEX's next ex-dividend date?
IEX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. IEX typically pays dividends Annual.
Is IEX's dividend safe?
IEX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +44.0% and FCF payout ratio of +34.3%. With 23 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is IEX a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, IDEX Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 23 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does IEX pay dividends?
IDEX Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 31+ years from 1995 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in IEX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in IEX five years ago would be worth approximately $10,202 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is IEX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
IEX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.