Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.26
Postal Realty Trust, Inc. (PSTL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.5%
Payout Ratio
2.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
7 years
PSTL Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.8% and trend is rising.
PSTL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.5%
Trailing DPS$1.26
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout115.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR1.6%
5Y CAGR4.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.5%
1Y Total Return57.5%
5Y Total Return38.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,83510Y ago$17,03720Y ago$17,037
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.
PSTL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
PSTL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Postal Realty Trust, Inc. distributes 2.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 115.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
PSTL has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.6% and 5-year CAGR of 4.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PSTL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.5% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 5.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 38.4%, with dividends contributing 23.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,037 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
PSTL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.74
Avg/Payment$0.2371
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.2450 | — | 4.30% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.2450 | ↑ +1.0% | 5.16% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | $0.2425 | — | 6.57% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.2425 | — | 7.06% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.2425 | — | 7.57% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.2425 | ↑ +1.0% | 7.36% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 6.86% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 6.64% | Aug 30, 2024 |
PSTL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.5%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
2.2% payout
Streak
7Y
4.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.5%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSTLPostal Realty Trust,… | $808M | 5.5% | 2.2% | 7 | Sustainable |
1st  GOODGladstone Commercial… | $578M | 12.1% | 3.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  LANDGladstone Land Corpo… | $371M | 6.5% | 1.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
3rd  FCPTFour Corners Propert… | $2.7B | 5.7% | 1.3% | 7 | Sustainable |
 ADCAgree Realty Corpora… | $8.8B | 4.2% | 1.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
 NNNNNN REIT, Inc. | $8.6B | 5.2% | 1.1% | 36 | Sustainable |
 EPRTEssential Properties… | $6.4B | 3.9% | 92.5% | 8 | At Risk |
 ORealty Income Corpor… | $56.5B | 5.3% | 2.8% | 32 | Sustainable |
PSTL Annual Dividend History (2017–2026)
10 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.49 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.9% |
| 2025 | $0.97 | 1.0% | 4 | $0.47 | 206.4% | 0.48x | 5.8% |
| 2024 | $0.96 | 1.1% | 4 | $0.21 | 457.1% | 0.22x | 5.7% |
| 2023 | $0.95 | 2.7% | 4 | $0.12 | 791.7% | 0.13x | 5.7% |
| 2022 | $0.93 | 4.5% | 4 | $0.21 | 440.5% | 0.23x | 5.5% |
| 2021 | $0.89 | 12.0% | 4 | $0.15 | 590.0% | 0.17x | 5.3% |
| 2020 | $0.79 | 289.2% | 4 | $-0.09 | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | — | 2 | $-0.29 | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.21 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.21 | — | — | — |
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PSTL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PSTL stock.
How much dividend does PSTL pay per share?
Postal Realty Trust, Inc. (PSTL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.26 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PSTL's next ex-dividend date?
PSTL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PSTL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PSTL's dividend safe?
PSTL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.2% and FCF payout ratio of +115.6%. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is PSTL a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Postal Realty Trust, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.2%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does PSTL pay dividends?
Postal Realty Trust, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.26 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2019 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PSTL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PSTL five years ago would be worth approximately $13,835 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PSTL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PSTL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.