Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.29
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
53.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
QUAD Dividend Income Check
Safety
53.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.1% and trend is rising.
QUAD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$0.29
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout53.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout34.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-20.6%
5Y CAGR14.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.8%
1Y Total Return45.4%
5Y Total Return153.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$25,36610Y ago$5,86120Y ago$4,233
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). QUAD's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
QUAD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
QUAD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Quad/Graphics, Inc. distributes 53.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 34.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
QUAD has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -20.6% and 5-year CAGR of 14.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, QUAD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 5.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 153.7%, with dividends contributing 21.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $5,861 today.
QUAD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.40
Avg/Payment$0.1700
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $0.1000 | — | 4.87% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.1000 | ↑ +33.3% | 4.70% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 5.71% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 4.44% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 4.75% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0750 | ↑ +50.0% | 3.58% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 2.83% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 3.31% | Sep 6, 2024 |
QUAD Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
53.3% payout
Streak
2Y
14.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.8%
#3 of 5
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NYTQUAD Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.4% |
| 2025 | $0.30 | 50.0% | 4 | $0.54 | 55.6% | 1.80x | 8.1% |
| 2024 | $0.20 | — | 4 | $-1.07 | — | — | 5.4% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.14 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.18 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.71 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.15 | -85.7% | 1 | $-2.53 | — | — | 4.1% |
| 2019 | $1.05 | -12.5% | 4 | $-1.11 | — | — | 28.4% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.16 | 750.0% | 0.13x | 32.4% |
| 2017 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.07 | 58.0% | 1.72x | 32.4% |
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QUAD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying QUAD stock.
How much dividend does QUAD pay per share?
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is QUAD's next ex-dividend date?
QUAD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. QUAD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is QUAD's dividend safe?
QUAD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +53.3% and FCF payout ratio of +34.3%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has QUAD increased its dividend?
QUAD has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.9%.
How often does QUAD pay dividends?
Quad/Graphics, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in QUAD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in QUAD five years ago would be worth approximately $25,366 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is QUAD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
QUAD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.