Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.29
PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
26.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
26.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is unknown.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$1.29
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout30.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR13.6%
5Y CAGR12.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield1.0%
1Y Total Return74.5%
5Y Total Return62.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,27510Y ago$20,79920Y ago$206,403
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (18 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
PriceSmart, Inc. distributes 26.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 30.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PSMT has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 13.6% and 5-year CAGR of 12.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PSMT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 1.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 62.7%, with dividends contributing 4.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,799 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.82
Avg/Payment$0.4410
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026Latest | $0.7000 | — | 90.54% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.7000 | ↑ +11.1% | 87.17% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.6300 | — | 1.16% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.6300 | ↑ +8.6% | 71.57% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.5800 | ↑ +26.1% | 1.30% | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $0.4600 | — | 1.20% | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | $0.4600 | ↑ +7.0% | 1.21% | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.4300 | — | 1.31% | Aug 31, 2022 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#2 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
26.7% payout
Streak
1Y
12.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.0%
#4 of 5
Annual Dividend History
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $1.26 | 117.2% | 2 | $4.82 | 26.1% | 3.83x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $0.58 | -37.0% | 1 | $4.57 | 12.7% | 7.88x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.92 | 7.0% | 2 | $3.50 | 26.3% | 3.80x | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $0.86 | — | 2 | $3.38 | 25.4% | 3.93x | 0.9% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.18 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $2.55 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.35 | -50.0% | 1 | $2.42 | 14.5% | 6.91x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.70 | 0.0% | 2 | $2.47 | 28.3% | 3.53x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.70 | 100.0% | 2 | $2.98 | 23.5% | 4.26x | 0.8% |
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How much dividend does PSMT pay per share?
PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PSMT's next ex-dividend date?
PSMT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PSMT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PSMT's dividend safe?
PSMT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.7% and FCF payout ratio of +30.9%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has PSMT increased its dividend?
PSMT has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.6%.
How often does PSMT pay dividends?
PriceSmart, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PSMT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PSMT five years ago would be worth approximately $16,275 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PSMT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PSMT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.