Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.93
Lennox International Inc. (LII) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
22.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
16 years
LII Dividend Income Check
Safety
22.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is rising.
LII Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$4.93
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout26.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR7.2%
5Y CAGR10.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return-6.3%
5Y Total Return57.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,77610Y ago$40,93920Y ago$165,995
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.
LII Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
LII Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Lennox International Inc. distributes 22.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LII has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.2% and 5-year CAGR of 10.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LII returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 2.7% buyback yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 57.8%, with dividends contributing 6.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $40,939 today.
LII Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$22.12
Avg/Payment$1.1060
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $1.3000 | — | 1.12% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.3000 | — | 1.04% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $1.3000 | — | 92.56% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $1.3000 | ↑ +13.0% | 82.86% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $1.1500 | — | 84.13% | May 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.1500 | — | 74.68% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $1.1500 | — | 74.47% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $1.1500 | ↑ +4.5% | 83.18% | Jul 15, 2024 |
LII Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
22.0% payout
Streak
16Y
10.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIILennox International… | $18.3B | 0.9% | 22.0% | 16 | Sustainable |
3rd  CARRCarrier Global Corpo… | $56.1B | 1.4% | 51.7% | 6 | Sustainable |
 TTTrane Technologies p… | $104.0B | 0.8% | 28.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
 JCIJohnson Controls Int… | $85.2B | 1.1% | 29.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  ALLEAllegion plc | $11.8B | 1.5% | 27.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
 AAONAAON, Inc. | $10.6B | 0.3% | 30.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  WSOWatsco, Inc. | $17.5B | 2.9% | 95.3% | 12 | At Risk |
 NDSNNordson Corporation | $15.8B | 1.1% | 37.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
LII Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.30 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $5.05 | 11.0% | 4 | $22.22 | 22.7% | 4.40x | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $4.55 | 4.4% | 4 | $22.54 | 20.2% | 4.95x | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $4.36 | 6.3% | 4 | $16.53 | 26.4% | 3.79x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $4.10 | 16.1% | 4 | $13.89 | 29.5% | 3.39x | 1.5% |
| 2021 | $3.53 | 14.6% | 4 | $12.37 | 28.5% | 3.50x | 1.3% |
| 2020 | $3.08 | 4.4% | 4 | $9.23 | 33.4% | 3.00x | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $2.95 | 21.4% | 4 | $10.37 | 28.4% | 3.52x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $2.43 | 24.0% | 4 | $8.73 | 27.8% | 3.59x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $1.96 | 18.8% | 4 | $7.14 | 27.5% | 3.64x | 0.7% |
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Start ComparisonLII — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LII stock.
How much dividend does LII pay per share?
Lennox International Inc. (LII) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.93 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is LII's next ex-dividend date?
LII's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LII typically pays dividends Annual.
Is LII's dividend safe?
LII's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.0% and FCF payout ratio of +26.0%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is LII a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Lennox International Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does LII pay dividends?
Lennox International Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.93 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LII grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LII five years ago would be worth approximately $15,776 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LII's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LII's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.