Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.19
LSI Industries Inc. (LYTS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1988 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
24.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
LYTS Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is flat.
LYTS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$0.19
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.8%
1Y Total Return58.0%
5Y Total Return223.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$32,34110Y ago$20,85220Y ago$16,693
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). LYTS's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
LYTS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
LYTS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
LSI Industries Inc. distributes 24.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LYTS has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LYTS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 0.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 223.4%, with dividends contributing 12.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,852 today.
LYTS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.00
Avg/Payment$0.0500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026Latest | $0.0500 | — | 83.70% | May 12, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.0500 | — | 89.73% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 1.14% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 87.80% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 1.29% | May 13, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 95.28% | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 1.00% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 1.31% | Sep 3, 2024 |
LYTS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
24.5% payout
Streak
2Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.8%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYTSLSI Industries Inc. | $760M | 0.8% | 24.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $375M | 7.1% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
3rd  APOGApogee Enterprises, … | $787M | 2.8% | — | 14 | Unknown |
2nd  IIINInsteel Industries, … | $527M | 4.1% | 53.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NXQuanex Building Prod… | $916M | 1.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 HUBBHubbell Incorporated | $26.2B | 1.1% | 32.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
 AYIAcuity Brands, Inc. | $9.1B | 0.2% | 5.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
LYTS Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.79 | 25.3% | 3.95x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.83 | 24.1% | 4.15x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.88 | 22.7% | 4.40x | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.54 | 37.0% | 2.70x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.21 | 95.2% | 1.05x | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.36 | 55.6% | 1.80x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.63 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2018 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.76 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2017 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.12 | 166.7% | 0.60x | 2.5% |
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Start ComparisonLYTS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LYTS stock.
How much dividend does LYTS pay per share?
LSI Industries Inc. (LYTS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.19 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LYTS's next ex-dividend date?
LYTS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LYTS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LYTS's dividend safe?
LYTS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.5% and FCF payout ratio of +16.0%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has LYTS increased its dividend?
LYTS has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does LYTS pay dividends?
LSI Industries Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.19 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1988 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LYTS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LYTS five years ago would be worth approximately $32,341 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LYTS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LYTS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.