Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.50
Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
88.4%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
0 years
PKE Dividend Income Check
Safety
88.4% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is falling.
PKE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.50
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout88.4%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout109.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR7.7%
5Y CAGR-18.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield1.8%
1Y Total Return131.6%
5Y Total Return125.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,50310Y ago$27,99220Y ago$18,968
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.
PKE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
PKE Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Park Aerospace Corp. distributes 88.4% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 109.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
PKE does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.7% and 5-year CAGR of -18.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PKE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 1.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.8% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 125.0%, with dividends contributing 18.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,992 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
PKE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.75
Avg/Payment$0.1375
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026Latest | $0.1250 | — | 1.50% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $0.1250 | — | 1.77% | May 4, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.1250 | — | 2.35% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 2.46% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 3.43% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 3.75% | May 2, 2025 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 3.48% | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.1250 | — | 3.89% | Nov 5, 2024 |
PKE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#2 of 7
Safety
At Risk
88.4% payout
Streak
0Y
-18.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.8%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd PKEPark Aerospace Corp. | $707M | 1.5% | 88.4% | 0 | At Risk |
 TWINTwin Disc, Incorpora… | $349M | 0.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  HXLHexcel Corporation | $7.3B | 0.7% | 49.3% | 3 | Sustainable |
 TPCTutor Perini Corpora… | $4.2B | 0.1% | 3.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ESABESAB Corporation | $6.1B | 0.4% | 9.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 BAThe Boeing Company | $171.3B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  LMTLockheed Martin Corp… | $116.9B | 2.7% | 62.4% | 23 | Watch |
PKE Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 3 | $0.56 | 67.0% | 1.49x | 2.8% |
| 2025 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.29 | 172.4% | 0.58x | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $0.50 | -48.7% | 4 | $0.37 | 135.1% | 0.74x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $0.97 | 143.7% | 5 | $0.52 | 187.5% | 0.53x | 7.3% |
| 2022 | $0.40 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.41 | 97.6% | 1.02x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $0.30 | -78.6% | 3 | $0.24 | 125.0% | 0.80x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $1.40 | -69.9% | 5 | $0.46 | 304.3% | 0.33x | 10.6% |
| 2019 | $4.65 | 36.8% | 5 | $5.57 | 83.5% | 1.20x | 35.0% |
| 2018 | $3.40 | 750.0% | 5 | $1.02 | 333.3% | 0.30x | 25.6% |
| 2017 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.46 | 87.0% | 1.15x | 3.0% |
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PKE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PKE stock.
How much dividend does PKE pay per share?
Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.50 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is PKE's next ex-dividend date?
PKE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PKE typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is PKE's dividend safe?
PKE's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +88.4% and FCF payout ratio of +109.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PKE increased its dividend?
PKE has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -18.6%.
How often does PKE pay dividends?
Park Aerospace Corp. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.50 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PKE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PKE five years ago would be worth approximately $22,503 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PKE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PKE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.