Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.83
Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
11.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
PLPC Dividend Income Check
Safety
11.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.2% and trend is flat.
PLPC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.83
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout11.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout11.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR10.1%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.2%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield0.7%
1Y Total Return147.7%
5Y Total Return423.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$52,33010Y ago$96,10220Y ago$124,958
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.
PLPC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
PLPC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Preformed Line Products Company distributes 11.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PLPC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PLPC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 0.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.2% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 423.3%, with dividends contributing 5.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $96,102 today.
PLPC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.02
Avg/Payment$0.2010
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026Latest | $0.2100 | — | 28.14% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $0.2100 | ↑ +5.0% | 35.93% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 39.83% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 49.68% | Jul 20, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 56.23% | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 63.03% | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 65.79% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 65.84% | Jul 19, 2024 |
PLPC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
11.7% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.7%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLPCPreformed Line Produ… | $1.9B | 0.2% | 11.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BMIBadger Meter, Inc. | $4.0B | 1.1% | 30.7% | 34 | Sustainable |
2nd  IIINInsteel Industries, … | $565M | 3.8% | 53.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NVTnVent Electric plc | $28.6B | 0.4% | 18.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $360M | 7.4% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
3rd  APOGApogee Enterprises, … | $888M | 2.5% | — | 14 | Unknown |
 AOSA. O. Smith Corporat… | $8.1B | 2.4% | 35.8% | 14 | Sustainable |
 HUBBHubbell Incorporated | $27.8B | 1.0% | 32.3% | 18 | Sustainable |
 REZIResideo Technologies… | $4.8B | 0.7% | — | 2 | Unknown |
PLPC Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.42 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.14 | 11.2% | 8.92x | 1.2% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.50 | 10.7% | 9.38x | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 33.3% | 4 | $12.67 | 6.3% | 15.84x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $0.60 | -25.0% | 3 | $10.88 | 5.5% | 18.13x | 0.9% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.19 | 11.1% | 8.99x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.98 | 13.4% | 7.48x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.58 | 17.5% | 5.72x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.20 | 15.4% | 6.50x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.47 | 32.4% | 3.09x | 1.2% |
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PLPC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PLPC stock.
How much dividend does PLPC pay per share?
Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.83 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PLPC's next ex-dividend date?
PLPC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PLPC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PLPC's dividend safe?
PLPC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +11.7% and FCF payout ratio of +11.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PLPC increased its dividend?
PLPC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does PLPC pay dividends?
Preformed Line Products Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.83 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PLPC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PLPC five years ago would be worth approximately $52,330 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PLPC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PLPC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.