Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.53
Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
19.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
SCVL Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is rising.
SCVL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$0.53
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout48.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR19.8%
5Y CAGR27.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.0%
1Y Total Return3.3%
5Y Total Return-38.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,14710Y ago$16,22420Y ago$24,194
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.
SCVL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
SCVL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Shoe Carnival, Inc. distributes 19.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 48.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SCVL has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 19.8% and 5-year CAGR of 27.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SCVL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 3.0% 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 -38.5%, with dividends contributing 7.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,224 today.
SCVL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.32
Avg/Payment$0.1160
Latest Change+13.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026Latest | $0.1700 | ↑ +13.3% | 3.89% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 3.21% | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 2.73% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 2.74% | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↑ +11.1% | 2.82% | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | $0.1350 | — | 1.76% | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | $0.1350 | — | 1.37% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.1350 | — | 1.42% | Jul 22, 2024 |
SCVL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
19.9% payout
Streak
12Y
27.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.0%
#5 of 5
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35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.32 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $0.59 | 11.4% | 4 | — | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2024 | $0.53 | 28.0% | 4 | $2.68 | 19.6% | 5.10x | 2.8% |
| 2023 | $0.41 | 20.6% | 4 | $2.68 | 15.3% | 6.54x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $0.34 | 33.3% | 4 | $3.96 | 8.6% | 11.65x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.26 | 45.7% | 4 | $5.42 | 4.7% | 21.25x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.17 | 6.1% | 4 | $0.56 | 31.2% | 3.20x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $0.17 | 6.5% | 4 | $1.46 | 11.3% | 8.85x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $0.15 | 6.9% | 4 | $1.23 | 12.6% | 7.94x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.15 | 7.4% | 4 | $0.57 | 25.4% | 3.93x | 0.8% |
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Start ComparisonSCVL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SCVL stock.
How much dividend does SCVL pay per share?
Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.53 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SCVL's next ex-dividend date?
SCVL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SCVL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SCVL's dividend safe?
SCVL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.9% and FCF payout ratio of +48.2%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SCVL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Shoe Carnival, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +27.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SCVL pay dividends?
Shoe Carnival, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.53 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SCVL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SCVL five years ago would be worth approximately $6,147 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SCVL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SCVL'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 +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.