Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.45
Prudential Financial, Inc. 5.62 (PRS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
25.0%
Payout Ratio
53.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
PRS Dividend Income Check
Safety
53.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is flat.
PRS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield25.0%
Trailing DPS$5.45
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout53.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield13.2%
Total Shareholder Yield38.2%
1Y Total Return-0.9%
5Y Total Return3.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,35810Y ago$13,15720Y ago$13,157
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.
PRS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
PRS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Prudential Financial, Inc. 5.62 distributes 53.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PRS does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PRS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 25.0% dividend yield, 13.2% buyback yield, 38.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 3.6%, with dividends contributing 25.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,157 today.
PRS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.03
Avg/Payment$0.3516
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026Latest | $0.3516 | — | 6.45% | Aug 17, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.3516 | — | 6.12% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.3516 | — | 5.86% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.3516 | — | 5.76% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.3516 | — | 5.82% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.3516 | — | 6.19% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.3516 | — | 6.00% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.3516 | — | 5.72% | Nov 15, 2024 |
PRS Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
25.0%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
53.9% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
38.2%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st PRSPrudential Financial… | $7.6B | 25.0% | 53.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 METMetLife, Inc. | $56.0B | 2.6% | 44.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  LNCLincoln National Cor… | $7.0B | 4.8% | 27.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  PRUPrudential Financial… | $37.7B | 5.1% | 53.9% | 17 | Sustainable |
 AFLAflac Incorporated | $61.2B | 1.9% | 32.9% | 42 | Sustainable |
 UNMUnum Group | $14.6B | 2.0% | 41.5% | 17 | Sustainable |
 GLGlobe Life Inc. | $13.9B | 0.6% | 7.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
 AIGAmerican Internation… | $40.5B | 2.3% | 31.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
 PFGPrincipal Financial … | $23.3B | 2.8% | 57.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
PRS Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.05 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.7% |
| 2025 | $1.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $9.99 | 14.1% | 7.10x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $1.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.50 | 18.7% | 5.33x | 5.0% |
| 2023 | $1.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.74 | 20.9% | 4.79x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $1.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $-4.49 | — | — | 5.0% |
| 2021 | $1.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $22.40 | 6.3% | 15.93x | 5.0% |
| 2020 | $1.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.00 | — | — | 5.0% |
| 2019 | $1.41 | 291.3% | 4 | $10.11 | 13.9% | 7.19x | 5.0% |
| 2018 | $0.36 | — | 1 | $9.50 | 3.8% | 26.43x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $17.86 | — | — | — |
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PRS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PRS stock.
How much dividend does PRS pay per share?
Prudential Financial, Inc. 5.62 (PRS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.45 per share, with a current dividend yield of +25.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is PRS's next ex-dividend date?
PRS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PRS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is PRS's dividend safe?
PRS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +53.9% and FCF payout ratio of +19.4%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PRS increased its dividend?
PRS has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does PRS pay dividends?
Prudential Financial, Inc. 5.62 pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $5.45 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PRS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PRS five years ago would be worth approximately $10,358 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PRS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PRS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +25.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.