Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.30
Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1972 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
35.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
PBI Dividend Income Check
Safety
35.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is rising.
PBI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.30
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout7.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR14.5%
5Y CAGR8.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield18.0%
Total Shareholder Yield19.9%
1Y Total Return70.0%
5Y Total Return118.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,83410Y ago$12,94420Y ago$6,564
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). PBI's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
PBI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (55 years of payments)
PBI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Pitney Bowes Inc. distributes 35.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 7.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
PBI has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.5% and 5-year CAGR of 8.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PBI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 18.0% buyback yield, 19.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 118.3%, with dividends contributing 16.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,944 today.
PBI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$1.29
Avg/Payment$0.0645
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2026Latest | $0.1000 | — | 2.51% | Dec 8, 2026 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $0.1000 | — | 2.24% | Sep 8, 2026 |
| May 18, 2026 | $0.1000 | ↑ +11.1% | 2.19% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 3.08% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.0900 | ↑ +12.5% | 3.24% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.0800 | ↑ +14.3% | 2.34% | Sep 8, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.0700 | ↑ +16.7% | 2.49% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.0600 | ↑ +20.0% | 2.03% | Mar 24, 2025 |
PBI Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
35.3% payout
Streak
1Y
8.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
19.9%
#1 of 5
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FDXPBI Annual Dividend History (1972–2026)
55 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.39 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 6.2% |
| 2025 | $0.30 | 50.0% | 4 | $0.84 | 35.7% | 2.80x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.06 | 333.3% | 0.30x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.20 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.21 | 95.2% | 1.05x | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.02 | 1020.4% | 0.10x | 3.2% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.12 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | -73.3% | 4 | $0.23 | 87.0% | 1.15x | 3.2% |
| 2018 | $0.75 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.19 | 63.0% | 1.59x | 11.8% |
| 2017 | $0.75 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.39 | 54.0% | 1.85x | 11.8% |
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PBI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PBI stock.
How much dividend does PBI pay per share?
Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is PBI's next ex-dividend date?
PBI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PBI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is PBI's dividend safe?
PBI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.3% and FCF payout ratio of +7.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has PBI increased its dividend?
PBI has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.4%.
How often does PBI pay dividends?
Pitney Bowes Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 54+ years from 1972 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PBI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PBI five years ago would be worth approximately $21,834 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PBI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PBI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.