Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.16
Primerica, Inc. (PRI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
18.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
16 years
PRI Dividend Income Check
Safety
18.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is rising.
PRI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$4.16
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout18.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout12.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR23.7%
5Y CAGR21.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.7%
Total Shareholder Yield6.0%
1Y Total Return19.2%
5Y Total Return115.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,56310Y ago$59,16620Y ago$169,012
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.
PRI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
PRI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Primerica, Inc. distributes 18.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 12.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
PRI has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 23.7% and 5-year CAGR of 21.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PRI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 4.7% buyback yield, 6.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 115.6%, with dividends contributing 10.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $59,166 today.
PRI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$16.33
Avg/Payment$0.8165
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026Latest | $1.2000 | — | 1.48% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 | $1.2000 | — | 1.59% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $1.2000 | ↑ +15.4% | 1.71% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $1.0400 | — | 1.58% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $1.0400 | — | 1.49% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | $1.0400 | — | 1.44% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $1.0400 | ↑ +15.6% | 1.31% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.9000 | — | 1.11% | Dec 12, 2024 |
PRI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
18.1% payout
Streak
16Y
21.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.0%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIPrimerica, Inc. | $9.6B | 1.4% | 18.1% | 16 | Sustainable |
 GLGlobe Life Inc. | $13.8B | 0.6% | 7.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
 CNOCNO Financial Group,… | $5.1B | 1.2% | 28.9% | 14 | Sustainable |
2nd  FGF&G Annuities & Life… | $3.4B | 4.1% | 51.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 CRBGCorebridge Financial… | $14.8B | 2.9% | — | 4 | Unknown |
3rd  LNCLincoln National Cor… | $8.6B | 3.9% | 27.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 RGAReinsurance Group of… | $16.0B | 1.5% | 20.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 METMetLife, Inc. | $62.2B | 2.3% | 44.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
1st  PRUPrudential Financial… | $43.2B | 4.4% | 53.9% | 17 | Sustainable |
PRI Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
20 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.60 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2025 | $4.16 | 26.1% | 4 | $22.91 | 18.2% | 5.51x | 3.2% |
| 2024 | $3.30 | 26.9% | 4 | $13.71 | 24.1% | 4.15x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $2.60 | 18.2% | 4 | $15.94 | 16.3% | 6.13x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $2.20 | 17.0% | 4 | $12.33 | 17.8% | 5.60x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $1.88 | 17.5% | 4 | $9.42 | 20.0% | 5.01x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $1.60 | 17.6% | 4 | $9.57 | 16.7% | 5.98x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $1.36 | 36.0% | 4 | $8.62 | 15.8% | 6.34x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $1.00 | 28.2% | 4 | $7.37 | 13.6% | 7.37x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.78 | 11.4% | 4 | $7.61 | 10.2% | 9.76x | 0.6% |
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PRI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PRI stock.
How much dividend does PRI pay per share?
Primerica, Inc. (PRI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.16 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is PRI's next ex-dividend date?
PRI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PRI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is PRI's dividend safe?
PRI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +18.1% and FCF payout ratio of +12.9%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is PRI a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Primerica, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +21.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does PRI pay dividends?
Primerica, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $4.16 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PRI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PRI five years ago would be worth approximately $21,563 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PRI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PRI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.