Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.02
Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.1%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
PRGS Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
PRGS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.1%
Trailing DPS$0.02
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout0.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-70.6%
5Y CAGR-51.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.5%
Total Shareholder Yield8.5%
1Y Total Return-51.9%
5Y Total Return-28.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,20410Y ago$13,89920Y ago$18,951
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.
PRGS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
PRGS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Progress Software Corporation distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 0.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PRGS does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -70.6% and 5-year CAGR of -51.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PRGS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.1% dividend yield, 8.5% buyback yield, 8.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -28.0%, with dividends contributing 5.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,899 today.
PRGS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.46
Avg/Payment$0.1730
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024Latest | $0.1750 | — | 1.20% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.1750 | — | 1.39% | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.1750 | — | 1.31% | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.1750 | — | 1.30% | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.1750 | — | 1.15% | Sep 15, 2023 |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.1750 | — | 1.17% | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.1750 | — | 1.22% | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.1750 | — | 1.31% | Dec 15, 2022 |
PRGS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.1%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
0Y
-51.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.5%
#2 of 5
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IBMPRGS Annual Dividend History (1991–2025)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $1.66 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.52 | -25.0% | 3 | $1.54 | 34.1% | 2.93x | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $0.70 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.57 | 44.6% | 2.24x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $0.70 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.15 | 32.6% | 3.07x | 1.6% |
| 2021 | $0.70 | 4.5% | 4 | $1.76 | 39.8% | 2.51x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $0.67 | 6.3% | 4 | $1.76 | 38.1% | 2.63x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $0.63 | 9.6% | 4 | $0.58 | 108.6% | 0.92x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $0.58 | 11.7% | 4 | $1.38 | 41.7% | 2.40x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $0.52 | 312.0% | 4 | $0.77 | 66.9% | 1.50x | 1.2% |
| 2016 | $0.13 | — | 1 | $-1.13 | — | — | 0.3% |
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Start ComparisonPRGS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PRGS stock.
How much dividend does PRGS pay per share?
Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is PRGS's next ex-dividend date?
PRGS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PRGS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is PRGS's dividend safe?
PRGS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +0.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PRGS increased its dividend?
PRGS has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -51.4%.
How often does PRGS pay dividends?
Progress Software Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 9+ years from 2016 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in PRGS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PRGS five years ago would be worth approximately $7,204 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PRGS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PRGS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A 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.