Opera Limited (OPRA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second Income Check
Safety
46.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.5% and trend is unknown.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). OPRA's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Opera Limited distributes 46.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 42.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
OPRA has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, OPRA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.3% dividend yield, 3.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 32.8%, with dividends contributing 29.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,212 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 8 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026Latest | $0.3900 | ↓ -2.5% | 5.40% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $0.4000 | ↑ +2.6% | 5.37% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 4.08% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 4.04% | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | $0.3900 | — | 6.13% | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | $0.3900 | — | 6.14% | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.3900 | ↓ -50.0% | 6.02% | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | $0.7800 | — | 11.61% | Feb 9, 2023 |
Annual Dividend History
11 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.79 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 8.7% |
| 2025 | $0.78 | 0.0% | 2 | — | — | — | 8.5% |
| 2024 | $0.78 | -33.3% | 2 | $0.90 | 86.7% | 1.15x | 8.5% |
| 2023 | $1.17 | — | 2 | $1.69 | 69.2% | 1.44x | 12.8% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.14 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.38 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.48 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.50 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.34 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.06 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does OPRA pay per share?
Opera Limited (OPRA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.42 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is OPRA's next ex-dividend date?
OPRA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. OPRA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is OPRA's dividend safe?
OPRA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +46.3% and FCF payout ratio of +42.6%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has OPRA increased its dividend?
OPRA has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does OPRA pay dividends?
Opera Limited pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.42 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in OPRA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in OPRA five years ago would be worth approximately $13,275 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is OPRA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
OPRA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.