Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.50
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (ODC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
16.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
ODC Dividend Income Check
Safety
16.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is rising.
ODC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$0.50
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout16.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout18.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR6.8%
5Y CAGR5.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield1.0%
1Y Total Return72.2%
5Y Total Return352.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$45,28610Y ago$48,13820Y ago$97,871
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.
ODC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
ODC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Oil-Dri Corporation of America distributes 16.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 18.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ODC has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.8% and 5-year CAGR of 5.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ODC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 1.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 352.9%, with dividends contributing 17.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $48,138 today.
ODC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.07
Avg/Payment$0.1535
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.2050 | — | 1.05% | May 22, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.2050 | ↑ +13.9% | 1.13% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 1.20% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.1800 | ↑ +16.1% | 1.11% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.1550 | — | 1.36% | May 23, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.1550 | — | 1.43% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.1550 | — | 1.64% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.1550 | ↑ +6.9% | 1.86% | Aug 23, 2024 |
ODC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#3 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
16.3% payout
Streak
12Y
5.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.0%
#3 of 4
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PETSODC Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.41 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $0.67 | 11.7% | 4 | $3.76 | 17.8% | 5.61x | 3.9% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | 5.3% | 4 | $2.75 | 21.8% | 4.59x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $0.57 | 3.6% | 4 | $2.10 | 27.2% | 3.68x | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $0.55 | 3.8% | 4 | $0.43 | 127.4% | 0.79x | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $0.53 | 3.9% | 4 | $0.79 | 67.2% | 1.49x | 3.1% |
| 2020 | $0.51 | 4.1% | 4 | $1.32 | 38.5% | 2.59x | 3.0% |
| 2019 | $0.49 | 4.3% | 4 | $0.84 | 58.6% | 1.71x | 2.9% |
| 2018 | $0.47 | 4.4% | 4 | $0.56 | 84.4% | 1.19x | 2.8% |
| 2017 | $0.45 | 4.7% | 4 | $0.73 | 61.2% | 1.63x | 2.6% |
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Start ComparisonODC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ODC stock.
How much dividend does ODC pay per share?
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (ODC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.50 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ODC's next ex-dividend date?
ODC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ODC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ODC's dividend safe?
ODC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +16.3% and FCF payout ratio of +18.0%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ODC a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Oil-Dri Corporation of America is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ODC pay dividends?
Oil-Dri Corporation of America pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.50 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ODC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ODC five years ago would be worth approximately $45,286 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ODC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ODC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.