Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.25
Loews Corporation (L) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
3.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
L Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is flat.
L Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.25
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout2.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return21.7%
5Y Total Return104.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,47410Y ago$27,41820Y ago$33,169
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.
L Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
L Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Loews Corporation distributes 3.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 2.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
L does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, L returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 3.7% buyback yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.6% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 104.7%, with dividends contributing 2.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,418 today.
L Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.25
Avg/Payment$0.0625
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026Latest | $0.0625 | — | 23.37% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.0625 | — | 22.84% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.0625 | — | 23.09% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.0625 | — | 25.85% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | $0.0625 | — | 28.38% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.0625 | — | 29.69% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | $0.0625 | — | 28.72% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.0625 | — | 31.61% | Sep 3, 2024 |
L Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
3.1% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLoews Corporation | $22.1B | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  MKLMarkel Corporation | $23.1B | 2.6% | — | 6 | Unknown |
2nd  JEFJefferies Financial … | $13.8B | 2.7% | 52.7% | 9 | Sustainable |
1st  CNACNA Financial Corpor… | $12.0B | 8.6% | 81.9% | 9 | Watch |
 TRVThe Travelers Compan… | $66.6B | 1.4% | 15.6% | 20 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $35.3B | 1.6% | 15.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
 BWABorgWarner Inc. | $14.8B | 0.8% | 43.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
 BWBabcock & Wilcox Ent… | $2.0B | 0.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 HALHalliburton Company | $29.2B | 2.0% | 45.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
L Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.13 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.97 | 3.1% | 31.88x | 0.6% |
| 2024 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.41 | 3.9% | 25.64x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.29 | 4.0% | 25.16x | 0.6% |
| 2022 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.38 | 7.4% | 13.52x | 0.6% |
| 2021 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.00 | 4.2% | 24.00x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $-3.32 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.07 | 8.1% | 12.28x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.99 | 12.6% | 7.96x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.45 | 7.2% | 13.80x | 0.6% |
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L — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying L stock.
How much dividend does L pay per share?
Loews Corporation (L) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is L's next ex-dividend date?
L's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. L typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is L's dividend safe?
L's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.1% and FCF payout ratio of +2.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has L increased its dividend?
L has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does L pay dividends?
Loews Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in L grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in L five years ago would be worth approximately $20,474 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is L's yield on cost for long-term holders?
L's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.