Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.35
Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.1%
Payout Ratio
7.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
POWL Dividend Income Check
Safety
7.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is falling.
POWL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.1%
Trailing DPS$0.35
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout7.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-30.0%
5Y CAGR-19.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield0.2%
1Y Total Return398.9%
5Y Total Return2661.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)27.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$276,15010Y ago$238,76020Y ago$409,835
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). POWL's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
POWL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
POWL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Powell Industries, Inc. distributes 7.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
POWL has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -30.0% and 5-year CAGR of -19.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, POWL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.1% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 0.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.6% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 2661.5%, with dividends contributing 27.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $238,760 today.
POWL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.97
Avg/Payment$0.1487
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 13.22% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $0.0900 | ↑ +0.9% | 19.75% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $0.0892 | — | 37.50% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.0892 | — | 43.30% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.0892 | — | 61.03% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | $0.0892 | ↑ +0.9% | 54.67% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $0.0883 | — | 40.49% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $0.0883 | — | 67.50% | Sep 18, 2024 |
POWL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.1%
#7 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
7.1% payout
Streak
1Y
-19.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.2%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWLPowell Industries, I… | $10.8B | 0.1% | 7.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  HUBBHubbell Incorporated | $27.8B | 1.0% | 32.3% | 18 | Sustainable |
 REZIResideo Technologies… | $4.8B | 0.7% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 NVTnVent Electric plc | $28.6B | 0.4% | 18.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  ETNEaton Corporation pl… | $163.8B | 1.0% | 39.8% | 16 | Sustainable |
 GEGE Aerospace | $373.7B | 0.4% | 16.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  EMREmerson Electric Co. | $84.4B | 1.4% | 52.0% | 54 | Sustainable |
POWL Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.18 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $0.36 | 0.9% | 4 | $4.95 | 7.2% | 13.89x | 3.6% |
| 2024 | $0.35 | -32.6% | 4 | $4.10 | 8.6% | 11.59x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $0.52 | -49.6% | 4 | $1.50 | 35.0% | 2.86x | 5.3% |
| 2022 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.38 | 271.3% | 0.37x | 10.6% |
| 2021 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.02 | 5842.7% | 0.02x | 10.6% |
| 2020 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.47 | 219.7% | 0.46x | 10.6% |
| 2019 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.28 | 367.1% | 0.27x | 10.6% |
| 2018 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.21 | — | — | 10.6% |
| 2017 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.28 | — | — | 10.6% |
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POWL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying POWL stock.
How much dividend does POWL pay per share?
Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.35 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is POWL's next ex-dividend date?
POWL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. POWL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is POWL's dividend safe?
POWL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +7.1% and FCF payout ratio of +9.0%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has POWL increased its dividend?
POWL has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -19.3%.
How often does POWL pay dividends?
Powell Industries, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.35 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in POWL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in POWL five years ago would be worth approximately $276,150 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is POWL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
POWL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.