Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.17
Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
LCUT Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is flat.
LCUT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$0.17
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout22.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return127.8%
5Y Total Return-40.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,99010Y ago$6,16820Y ago$4,346
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.
LCUT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
LCUT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Lifetime Brands, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LCUT 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, LCUT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -40.1%, with dividends contributing 5.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,168 today.
LCUT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.85
Avg/Payment$0.0425
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026Latest | $0.0425 | — | 2.53% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0425 | — | 5.40% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0425 | — | 5.01% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.0425 | — | 3.98% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.0425 | — | 4.82% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.0425 | — | 2.62% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.0425 | — | 2.98% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.0425 | — | 2.02% | Aug 15, 2024 |
LCUT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#3 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd LCUTLifetime Brands, Inc… | $193M | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ENSGThe Ensign Group, In… | $9.0B | 0.2% | 4.2% | 19 | Sustainable |
1st  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $360M | 7.4% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
 RCKYRocky Brands, Inc. | $314M | 1.5% | 20.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  NWLNewell Brands Inc. | $2.1B | 5.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 SEBSeaboard Corporation | $4.6B | 0.2% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 WDFCWD-40 Company | $4.5B | 1.6% | 55.2% | 10 | Sustainable |
 CHDChurch & Dwight Co.,… | $22.7B | 1.2% | 39.0% | 29 | Sustainable |
LCUT Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.09 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.17 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.24 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $0.17 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.71 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $0.17 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.40 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $0.17 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.29 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $0.17 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.94 | 18.1% | 5.53x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $0.17 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.14 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $0.17 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.18 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.17 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.09 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.17 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.14 | 121.4% | 0.82x | 1.1% |
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LCUT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LCUT stock.
How much dividend does LCUT pay per share?
Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LCUT's next ex-dividend date?
LCUT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LCUT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LCUT's dividend safe?
LCUT's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +22.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has LCUT increased its dividend?
LCUT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does LCUT pay dividends?
Lifetime Brands, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.17 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LCUT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LCUT five years ago would be worth approximately $5,990 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LCUT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LCUT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.