Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.27
Plains GP Holdings, L.P. (PAGP) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.4%
Payout Ratio
2.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
PAGP Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 17.9% and trend is rising.
PAGP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.4%
Trailing DPS$1.27
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout10.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR22.2%
5Y CAGR11.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)17.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.4%
1Y Total Return40.1%
5Y Total Return204.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)60.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$30,40210Y ago$15,18620Y ago$7,143
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). PAGP's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
PAGP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
PAGP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Plains GP Holdings, L.P. distributes 2.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 10.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PAGP has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 22.2% and 5-year CAGR of 11.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PAGP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.4% dividend yield, 5.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 17.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 204.0%, with dividends contributing 60.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,186 today.
PAGP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.89
Avg/Payment$0.2945
Latest Change+0.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026Latest | $0.4200 | ↑ +0.6% | 6.69% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.4175 | ↑ +9.9% | 7.60% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 8.80% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 7.44% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 7.81% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.3800 | ↑ +19.7% | 6.30% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.3175 | — | 7.38% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.3175 | — | 6.39% | Aug 14, 2024 |
PAGP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.4%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
2.4% payout
Streak
4Y
11.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.4%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAGPPlains GP Holdings, … | $4.7B | 5.4% | 2.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
 PAAPlains All American … | $15.6B | 5.7% | 1.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
 EPDEnterprise Products … | $81.6B | 5.7% | 80.5% | 15 | Watch |
3rd  ETEnergy Transfer LP | $68.5B | 6.5% | 96.4% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  MPLXMPLX Lp | $57.1B | 7.0% | 81.8% | 3 | Watch |
1st  WESWestern Midstream Pa… | $17.7B | 8.2% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 KMIKinder Morgan, Inc. | $70.1B | 3.7% | 85.2% | 9 | At Risk |
 OKEONEOK, Inc. | $54.1B | 4.8% | 76.1% | 22 | Watch |
 TRGPTarga Resources Corp… | $54.3B | 1.5% | 44.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
PAGP Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.84 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 9.8% |
| 2025 | $1.52 | 19.7% | 4 | — | — | — | 17.9% |
| 2024 | $1.27 | 18.7% | 4 | $0.52 | 244.2% | 0.41x | 14.9% |
| 2023 | $1.07 | 28.5% | 4 | $1.02 | 104.9% | 0.95x | 12.6% |
| 2022 | $0.83 | 15.6% | 4 | $0.87 | 95.7% | 1.05x | 9.8% |
| 2021 | $0.72 | -20.0% | 4 | $0.31 | 232.3% | 0.43x | 8.5% |
| 2020 | $0.90 | -34.8% | 4 | $-3.07 | — | — | 10.6% |
| 2019 | $1.38 | 15.0% | 4 | $12.13 | 11.4% | 8.79x | 16.2% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | -38.5% | 4 | $2.11 | 56.9% | 1.76x | 14.1% |
| 2017 | $1.95 | -18.7% | 4 | $-5.04 | — | — | 22.9% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PAGP stock.
How much dividend does PAGP pay per share?
Plains GP Holdings, L.P. (PAGP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.27 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PAGP's next ex-dividend date?
PAGP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PAGP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PAGP's dividend safe?
PAGP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.4% and FCF payout ratio of +10.4%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is PAGP a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Plains GP Holdings, L.P. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does PAGP pay dividends?
Plains GP Holdings, L.P. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.27 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PAGP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PAGP five years ago would be worth approximately $30,402 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PAGP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PAGP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +17.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.