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
3 years
POWL Dividend Income Check
Safety
7.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is flat.
POWL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.1%
Trailing DPS$0.35
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout7.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR1.0%
5Y CAGR0.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield0.2%
1Y Total Return425.5%
5Y Total Return2428.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$252,82410Y ago$275,28520Y ago$363,743
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.
POWL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
POWL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.6%.
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 flat. The 5-year total return is 2428.2%, with dividends contributing 14.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $275,285 today.
POWL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.76
Avg/Payment$0.0878
Latest Change+0.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026Latest | $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 |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.0883 | — | 66.31% | Jun 12, 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
3Y
0.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.2%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWLPowell Industries, I… | $11.1B | 0.1% | 7.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  HUBBHubbell Incorporated | $26.2B | 1.1% | 32.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
 REZIResideo Technologies… | $6.0B | 0.6% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 NVTnVent Electric plc | $27.0B | 0.5% | 18.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  ETNEaton Corporation pl… | $155.0B | 1.0% | 39.8% | 24 | Sustainable |
 GEGE Aerospace | $316.2B | 0.4% | 16.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  EMREmerson Electric Co. | $79.0B | 1.5% | 52.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
POWL Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.09 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $0.36 | 0.9% | 4 | $4.95 | 7.2% | 13.89x | 3.6% |
| 2024 | $0.35 | 1.0% | 4 | $4.10 | 8.6% | 11.59x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $0.35 | 1.0% | 4 | $1.50 | 23.3% | 4.29x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $0.35 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.38 | 90.4% | 1.11x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $0.35 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.02 | 1947.6% | 0.05x | 3.5% |
| 2020 | $0.35 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.47 | 73.2% | 1.37x | 3.5% |
| 2019 | $0.35 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.28 | 122.4% | 0.82x | 3.5% |
| 2018 | $0.35 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.21 | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $0.35 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.28 | — | — | 3.5% |
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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 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 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 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is POWL a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Powell Industries, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does POWL pay dividends?
Powell Industries, Inc. pays dividends 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 $252,824 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 consistent dividend growth.