Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.56
Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.7%
Payout Ratio
23.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
PRDO Dividend Income Check
Safety
23.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is unknown.
PRDO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.7%
Trailing DPS$0.56
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout23.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout15.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.8%
1Y Total Return1.0%
5Y Total Return161.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$26,09910Y ago$57,71520Y ago$11,028
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.
PRDO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
PRDO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Perdoceo Education Corporation distributes 23.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
PRDO has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PRDO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% dividend yield, 6.0% buyback yield, 7.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 161.0%, with dividends contributing 12.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $57,715 today.
PRDO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 12 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.56
Avg/Payment$0.1300
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | — | 1.83% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 1.74% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 2.00% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↑ +15.4% | 1.65% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 1.53% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 1.95% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 1.73% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.1300 | ↑ +18.2% | 2.05% | Sep 13, 2024 |
PRDO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.7%
#2 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
23.0% payout
Streak
3Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.8%
#2 of 5
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APEIPRDO Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $0.56 | 16.7% | 4 | $2.42 | 23.1% | 4.32x | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | 118.2% | 4 | $2.19 | 21.9% | 4.56x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $0.22 | — | 2 | $2.18 | 10.1% | 9.91x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.39 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.55 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.74 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.97 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.77 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.46 | — | — | — |
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PRDO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PRDO stock.
How much dividend does PRDO pay per share?
Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.56 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PRDO's next ex-dividend date?
PRDO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PRDO typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PRDO's dividend safe?
PRDO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.0% and FCF payout ratio of +15.8%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is PRDO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Perdoceo Education Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does PRDO pay dividends?
Perdoceo Education Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.56 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PRDO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PRDO five years ago would be worth approximately $26,099 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PRDO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PRDO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.