Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.31
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.4%
Payout Ratio
72.0%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
IPG Dividend Income Check
Safety
72.0% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.3% and trend is flat.
IPG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.4%
Trailing DPS$1.31
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout72.0%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout59.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-5.1%
5Y CAGR-0.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.3%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.6%
Total Shareholder Yield7.9%
1Y Total Return7.9%
5Y Total Return-5.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,46410Y ago$14,20620Y ago$41,757
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.
IPG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (31 years of payments)
IPG Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. distributes 72.0% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 59.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
IPG does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -5.1% and 5-year CAGR of -0.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, IPG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.4% dividend yield, 2.6% buyback yield, 7.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.3% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -5.4%, with dividends contributing 16.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,206 today.
IPG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$6.04
Avg/Payment$0.3022
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025Latest | $0.3300 | — | 5.02% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 5.77% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 4.99% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.3300 | — | 4.38% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.3300 | — | 4.07% | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | $0.3300 | — | 4.13% | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.3300 | ↑ +6.5% | 4.01% | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.3100 | — | 4.03% | Dec 15, 2023 |
IPG Dividend vs Peers
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#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.4%
#2 of 5
Safety
Watch
72.0% payout
Streak
0Y
-0.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.9%
#2 of 5
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GOOGLIPG Annual Dividend History (1987–2025)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.99 | -25.0% | 3 | — | — | — | 4.3% |
| 2024 | $1.32 | 6.5% | 4 | $1.83 | 72.1% | 1.39x | 5.7% |
| 2023 | $1.24 | 6.9% | 4 | $2.85 | 43.5% | 2.30x | 5.4% |
| 2022 | $1.16 | 7.4% | 4 | $2.37 | 48.9% | 2.04x | 5.0% |
| 2021 | $1.08 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.39 | 45.2% | 2.21x | 4.7% |
| 2020 | $1.02 | 8.5% | 4 | $0.89 | 114.6% | 0.87x | 4.4% |
| 2019 | $0.94 | 11.9% | 4 | $1.68 | 56.0% | 1.79x | 4.1% |
| 2018 | $0.84 | 16.7% | 4 | $1.59 | 52.8% | 1.89x | 3.6% |
| 2017 | $0.72 | 20.0% | 4 | $1.40 | 51.4% | 1.94x | 3.1% |
| 2016 | $0.60 | 25.0% | 4 | $1.48 | 40.5% | 2.47x | 2.6% |
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IPG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IPG stock.
How much dividend does IPG pay per share?
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.31 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.4%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is IPG's next ex-dividend date?
IPG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. IPG typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is IPG's dividend safe?
IPG's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +72.0% and FCF payout ratio of +59.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has IPG increased its dividend?
IPG has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -0.6%.
How often does IPG pay dividends?
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.31 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1987 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in IPG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in IPG five years ago would be worth approximately $9,464 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is IPG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
IPG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.4% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.