Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.92
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.3%
Payout Ratio
37.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
LZB Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is rising.
LZB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.3%
Trailing DPS$0.92
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR10.1%
5Y CAGR20.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.9%
Total Shareholder Yield5.2%
1Y Total Return6.1%
5Y Total Return18.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,85210Y ago$17,67320Y ago$37,976
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.
LZB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
LZB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
La-Z-Boy Incorporated distributes 37.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LZB has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1% and 5-year CAGR of 20.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LZB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.3% dividend yield, 2.9% buyback yield, 5.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 18.5%, with dividends contributing 10.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,673 today.
LZB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.94
Avg/Payment$0.1971
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026Latest | $0.2420 | — | 2.60% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $0.2420 | — | 2.61% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.2420 | ↑ +10.0% | 2.32% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 2.43% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 2.07% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 1.99% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.2200 | ↑ +10.0% | 1.83% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.99% | Sep 16, 2024 |
LZB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.3%
#3 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
37.2% payout
Streak
5Y
20.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.2%
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LZB Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.48 | — | 2 | $2.47 | 19.6% | 5.10x | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $0.90 | 10.0% | 4 | $2.35 | 38.4% | 2.61x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $0.82 | 10.1% | 4 | $2.83 | 29.0% | 3.45x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $0.74 | 10.1% | 4 | $3.48 | 21.4% | 4.67x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $0.68 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.39 | 20.0% | 5.01x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $0.61 | 75.7% | 4 | $2.30 | 26.7% | 3.74x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $0.35 | -34.0% | 3 | $1.66 | 21.1% | 4.74x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $0.53 | 8.2% | 4 | $1.45 | 36.6% | 2.74x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $0.49 | 8.9% | 4 | $1.68 | 29.2% | 3.43x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.45 | 9.8% | 4 | $1.73 | 26.0% | 3.84x | 1.1% |
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LZB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LZB stock.
How much dividend does LZB pay per share?
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LZB's next ex-dividend date?
LZB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LZB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LZB's dividend safe?
LZB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.2% and FCF payout ratio of +29.6%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is LZB a Dividend Payer?
Yes, La-Z-Boy Incorporated is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does LZB pay dividends?
La-Z-Boy Incorporated pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.92 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LZB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LZB five years ago would be worth approximately $11,852 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LZB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LZB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.