Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.75
ePlus inc. (PLUS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
15.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
PLUS Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is unknown.
PLUS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$0.75
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout35.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return24.6%
5Y Total Return85.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,59310Y ago$41,40820Y ago$385,927
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.
PLUS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
PLUS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
ePlus inc. distributes 15.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 35.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PLUS does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PLUS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 85.9%, with dividends contributing 2.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $41,408 today.
PLUS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 6 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$1.92
Avg/Payment$0.3192
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026Latest | $0.2700 | — | 1.20% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | $0.2700 | ↑ +8.0% | 1.27% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 96.48% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 55.14% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $0.2500 | ↓ -60.0% | 34.96% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2012 | $0.6250 | — | 6.25% | Dec 26, 2012 |
PLUS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
15.3% payout
Streak
0Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUSePlus inc. | $2.4B | 0.8% | 15.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  CDWCDW Corporation | $18.7B | 1.7% | 30.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
 SNXTD Synnex Corp | $22.4B | 0.6% | 17.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  AVTAvnet, Inc. | $7.8B | 1.4% | 34.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
 CLMBClimb Global Solutio… | $531M | 0.6% | 14.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  CSCOCisco Systems, Inc. | $439.3B | 1.5% | 49.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
PLUS Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.79 | — | 3 | $5.03 | 15.7% | 6.37x | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $0.50 | — | 2 | $4.06 | 12.3% | 8.12x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.33 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.48 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.93 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.77 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.57 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.33 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.97 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.80 | — | — | — |
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PLUS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PLUS stock.
How much dividend does PLUS pay per share?
ePlus inc. (PLUS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.75 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is PLUS's next ex-dividend date?
PLUS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PLUS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is PLUS's dividend safe?
PLUS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.3% and FCF payout ratio of +35.5%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PLUS increased its dividend?
PLUS has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does PLUS pay dividends?
ePlus inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.75 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PLUS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PLUS five years ago would be worth approximately $18,593 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PLUS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PLUS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.