Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.79
Miller Industries, Inc. (MLR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
39.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
MLR Dividend Income Check
Safety
39.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.1% and trend is rising.
MLR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$0.79
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout39.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout8.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR3.6%
5Y CAGR2.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.6%
1Y Total Return14.6%
5Y Total Return38.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,87010Y ago$25,48220Y ago$32,792
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.
MLR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
MLR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Miller Industries, Inc. distributes 39.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MLR has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.6% and 5-year CAGR of 2.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MLR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 2.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 38.7%, with dividends contributing 9.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,482 today.
MLR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.78
Avg/Payment$0.1890
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.2100 | — | 1.74% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.2100 | ↑ +5.0% | 1.86% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.12% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.91% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.74% | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.2000 | ↑ +5.3% | 1.73% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.1900 | — | 1.02% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.1900 | — | 1.31% | Sep 16, 2024 |
MLR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#1 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
39.8% payout
Streak
2Y
2.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.6%
#2 of 4
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HLIOMLR Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.42 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 5.3% | 4 | $1.98 | 40.4% | 2.47x | 2.1% |
| 2024 | $0.76 | 5.6% | 4 | $5.47 | 13.9% | 7.20x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $0.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.07 | 14.2% | 7.04x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $0.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.78 | 40.4% | 2.47x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $0.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.42 | 50.7% | 1.97x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.62 | 27.5% | 3.64x | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $0.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.43 | 21.0% | 4.76x | 1.9% |
| 2018 | $0.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.96 | 24.3% | 4.11x | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $0.72 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.02 | 35.6% | 2.81x | 1.9% |
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MLR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MLR stock.
How much dividend does MLR pay per share?
Miller Industries, Inc. (MLR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MLR's next ex-dividend date?
MLR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MLR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MLR's dividend safe?
MLR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +39.8% and FCF payout ratio of +8.1%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has MLR increased its dividend?
MLR has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.1%.
How often does MLR pay dividends?
Miller Industries, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MLR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MLR five years ago would be worth approximately $13,870 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MLR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MLR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.