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
0.5%
Payout Ratio
16.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
23 years
ODC Dividend Income Check
Safety
16.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
23 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is rising.
ODC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$0.50
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout16.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout14.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak23 years
3Y CAGR6.8%
5Y CAGR5.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield0.7%
1Y Total Return70.2%
5Y Total Return463.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$56,38710Y ago$58,67620Y ago$135,248
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
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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 14.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ODC has raised its dividend for 23 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: 0.5% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 0.7% 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 463.9%, with dividends contributing 17.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $58,676 today.
ODC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.16
Avg/Payment$0.1580
Latest Change+9.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026Latest | $0.2250 | ↑ +9.8% | 85.65% | Aug 21, 2026 |
| May 8, 2026 | $0.2050 | — | 99.64% | 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 |
ODC Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#3 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
16.3% payout
Streak
23Y
5.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.7%
#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 | $0.64 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.7% |
| 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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ODC — 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 +0.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 +14.9%. With 23 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 23 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 Quarterly. 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 $56,387 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 +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.