Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.84
Premier, Inc. (PINC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
3.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
PINC Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is rising.
PINC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$0.84
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-8.4%
5Y CAGR10.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield17.1%
Total Shareholder Yield20.1%
1Y Total Return24.0%
5Y Total Return-9.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,08010Y ago$9,53720Y ago$10,620
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.
PINC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
PINC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Premier, Inc. distributes 3.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PINC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -8.4% and 5-year CAGR of 10.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PINC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 17.1% buyback yield, 20.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -9.2%, with dividends contributing 10.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,537 today.
PINC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$4.10
Avg/Payment$0.2050
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025Latest | $0.2100 | — | 3.24% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 3.66% | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 4.62% | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.2100 | — | 3.67% | Dec 15, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2100 | — | 4.12% | Sep 15, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.2100 | — | 4.44% | Jun 15, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.2100 | — | 4.03% | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.2100 | — | 4.08% | Dec 15, 2023 |
PINC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#1 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
3.8% payout
Streak
1Y
10.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
20.1%
#1 of 3
MCK
HCAPINC Annual Dividend History (2012–2025)
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.63 | -25.0% | 3 | $0.22 | 286.4% | 0.35x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.84 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.04 | 80.8% | 1.24x | 2.4% |
| 2023 | $0.84 | 2.4% | 4 | $1.46 | 57.5% | 1.74x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $0.82 | 5.1% | 4 | $2.19 | 37.4% | 2.67x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $0.78 | 105.3% | 4 | $2.22 | 35.1% | 2.85x | 2.2% |
| 2020 | $0.38 | — | 2 | $2.04 | 18.6% | 5.37x | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.15 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.39 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.51 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.97 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PINC stock.
How much dividend does PINC pay per share?
Premier, Inc. (PINC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.84 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is PINC's next ex-dividend date?
PINC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PINC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is PINC's dividend safe?
PINC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.8% and FCF payout ratio of +29.2%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has PINC increased its dividend?
PINC has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.6%.
How often does PINC pay dividends?
Premier, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.84 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2020 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in PINC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PINC five years ago would be worth approximately $9,080 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PINC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PINC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.