Old Republic International Corporation (ORI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
ORI Dividend Income Check
Safety
83.6% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 17.3% and trend is rising.
ORI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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.
ORI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
ORI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Old Republic International Corporation distributes 83.6% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 62.9%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ORI has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 18.1% and 5-year CAGR of 30.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ORI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.6% dividend yield, 1.2% buyback yield, 8.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 17.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 108.9%, with dividends contributing 48.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,827 today.
ORI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $0.3150 | — | 9.72% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.3150 | ↓ -87.4% | 9.01% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $2.5000 | ↑ +762.1% | 8.46% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 7.36% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 7.75% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 8.30% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.2900 | ↓ -85.5% | 8.45% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $2.0000 | ↑ +654.7% | 8.90% | Jan 15, 2025 |
ORI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd | $10.0B | 7.6% | 83.6% | 12 | Watch |
| $36.8B | 1.5% | 15.4% | 13 | Sustainable | |
1st | $13.1B | 8.0% | 81.9% | 9 | Watch |
| $26.5B | 2.5% | 39.4% | 1 | Sustainable | |
| $24.0B | 2.5% | — | 6 | Unknown | |
| $2.3B | 0.8% | 6.5% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $11.0B | 2.0% | 45.5% | 9 | Sustainable | |
| $6.9B | 3.2% | 35.9% | 16 | Sustainable | |
3rd | $12.6B | 4.3% | 90.7% | 14 | At Risk |
ORI Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.13 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 17.1% |
| 2025 | $3.16 | 198.1% | 5 | $3.73 | 84.7% | 1.18x | 17.3% |
| 2024 | $1.06 | 8.2% | 4 | $3.24 | 32.7% | 3.06x | 5.8% |
| 2023 | $0.98 | -49.0% | 4 | $2.10 | 46.7% | 2.14x | 5.4% |
| 2022 | $1.92 | -43.2% | 4 | $2.26 | 85.0% | 1.18x | 10.5% |
| 2021 | $3.38 | 302.4% | 6 | $5.05 | 66.9% | 1.49x | 18.5% |
| 2020 | $0.84 | -53.3% | 4 | $1.87 | 44.9% | 2.23x | 4.6% |
| 2019 | $1.80 | 1.1% | 4 | $3.51 | 51.3% | 1.95x | 9.8% |
| 2018 | $1.78 | 134.2% | 5 | $1.23 | 144.7% | 0.69x | 9.7% |
| 2017 | $0.76 | 1.3% | 4 | $1.92 | 39.6% | 2.53x | 4.2% |
Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
41+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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ORI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ORI stock.
How much dividend does ORI pay per share?
Old Republic International Corporation (ORI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.13 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ORI's next ex-dividend date?
ORI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ORI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ORI's dividend safe?
ORI's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +83.6% and FCF payout ratio of +62.9%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ORI a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Old Republic International Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +30.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ORI pay dividends?
Old Republic International Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.13 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ORI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ORI five years ago would be worth approximately $20,887 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ORI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ORI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +17.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.