Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.55
NIKE, Inc. (NKE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.5%
Payout Ratio
71.5%
Watch
Dividend Streak
24 years
NKE Dividend Income Check
Safety
71.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
24 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is rising.
NKE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.5%
Trailing DPS$1.55
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout71.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout92.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak24 years
3Y CAGR8.7%
5Y CAGR9.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.6%
Total Shareholder Yield9.1%
1Y Total Return-21.5%
5Y Total Return-62.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,73310Y ago$9,48420Y ago$57,458
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.
NKE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
NKE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
NIKE, Inc. distributes 71.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 92.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NKE has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.7% and 5-year CAGR of 9.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NKE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.5% dividend yield, 5.6% buyback yield, 9.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -62.7%, with dividends contributing 5.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,484 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
NKE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.03
Avg/Payment$0.3515
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026Latest | $0.4100 | — | 2.66% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.4100 | ↑ +2.5% | 2.46% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 2.15% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 2.55% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 1.96% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.4000 | ↑ +8.1% | 1.91% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 1.82% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 1.54% | Jul 1, 2024 |
NKE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.5%
#1 of 5
Safety
Watch
71.5% payout
Streak
24Y
9.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.1%
#2 of 5
VFC
PVH
RL
COLMNKE Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.41 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $1.61 | 6.6% | 4 | $2.16 | 74.5% | 1.34x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $1.51 | 8.6% | 4 | $3.73 | 40.5% | 2.47x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $1.39 | 10.8% | 4 | $3.23 | 43.0% | 2.32x | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $1.26 | 11.1% | 4 | $3.75 | 33.5% | 2.99x | 0.9% |
| 2021 | $1.13 | 11.9% | 4 | $3.56 | 31.7% | 3.15x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $1.01 | 11.6% | 4 | $1.60 | 63.1% | 1.58x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $0.91 | 10.4% | 4 | $2.49 | 36.3% | 2.75x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.82 | 10.8% | 4 | $1.17 | 70.1% | 1.43x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.74 | 12.1% | 4 | $2.51 | 29.5% | 3.39x | 0.5% |
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Start ComparisonNKE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NKE stock.
How much dividend does NKE pay per share?
NIKE, Inc. (NKE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.55 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is NKE's next ex-dividend date?
NKE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NKE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is NKE's dividend safe?
NKE's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +71.5% and FCF payout ratio of +92.9%. With 24 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is NKE a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, NIKE, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 24 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does NKE pay dividends?
NIKE, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.55 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NKE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NKE five years ago would be worth approximately $3,733 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NKE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NKE'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 +3.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.