Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.18
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.4%
Payout Ratio
59.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
PLOW Dividend Income Check
Safety
59.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.9% and trend is flat.
PLOW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$1.18
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout59.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.6%
5Y CAGR1.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.9%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return77.5%
5Y Total Return41.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,15110Y ago$25,21020Y ago$58,435
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.
PLOW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
PLOW Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. distributes 59.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PLOW does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.6% and 5-year CAGR of 1.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PLOW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.4% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 2.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.9% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 41.5%, with dividends contributing 15.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,210 today.
PLOW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.86
Avg/Payment$0.2930
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026Latest | $0.2950 | — | 2.50% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.2950 | — | 2.86% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 3.53% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 3.64% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 4.10% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 4.89% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.2950 | — | 4.70% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.2950 | — | 4.30% | Sep 30, 2024 |
PLOW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
59.6% payout
Streak
0Y
1.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd PLOWDouglas Dynamics, In… | $1.1B | 2.4% | 59.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ASTEAstec Industries, In… | $1.3B | 0.9% | 30.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HLIOHelios Technologies,… | $3.0B | 0.4% | 24.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  AGCOAGCO Corporation | $8.2B | 1.0% | 11.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  CNHCNH Industrial N.V. | $13.0B | 2.5% | 65.3% | 0 | Watch |
 STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc. | $36.2B | 0.8% | 24.6% | 13 | Sustainable |
PLOW Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
20 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.59 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $1.18 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.97 | 59.9% | 1.67x | 2.9% |
| 2024 | $1.18 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.36 | 50.0% | 2.00x | 2.9% |
| 2023 | $1.18 | 1.7% | 4 | $1.01 | 116.8% | 0.86x | 2.9% |
| 2022 | $1.16 | 1.8% | 4 | $1.63 | 71.2% | 1.41x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $1.14 | 1.8% | 4 | $1.29 | 88.4% | 1.13x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $1.12 | 2.8% | 4 | $-3.81 | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $1.09 | 2.8% | 4 | $2.11 | 51.7% | 1.94x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $1.06 | 10.4% | 4 | $1.93 | 54.9% | 1.82x | 2.6% |
| 2017 | $0.96 | 2.1% | 4 | $2.40 | 40.0% | 2.50x | 2.3% |
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PLOW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PLOW stock.
How much dividend does PLOW pay per share?
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.18 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PLOW's next ex-dividend date?
PLOW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PLOW typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PLOW's dividend safe?
PLOW's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +59.6% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PLOW increased its dividend?
PLOW has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.0%.
How often does PLOW pay dividends?
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.18 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PLOW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PLOW five years ago would be worth approximately $14,151 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PLOW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PLOW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.