Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.29
Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.7%
Payout Ratio
1.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
1.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.2% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.7%
Trailing DPS$0.29
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout70.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR1.8%
5Y CAGR2.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.7%
1Y Total Return3.1%
5Y Total Return45.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)31.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,52010Y ago$20,06420Y ago$26,037
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Global Self Storage, Inc. distributes 1.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 70.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SELF has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.8% and 5-year CAGR of 2.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SELF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.7% dividend yield, 5.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 45.2%, with dividends contributing 31.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,064 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$1.40
Avg/Payment$0.0702
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025Latest | $0.0725 | — | 5.84% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.0725 | — | 5.71% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.0725 | — | 5.25% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.0725 | — | 5.64% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.0725 | — | 5.57% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.0725 | — | 5.43% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.0725 | — | 5.99% | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.0725 | — | 6.90% | Mar 28, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Self-Storage REITs
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.7%
#2 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
1.5% payout
Streak
3Y
2.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.7%
#2 of 4
Annual Dividend History
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.29 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 7.2% |
| 2024 | $0.29 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.19 | 152.6% | 0.66x | 7.2% |
| 2023 | $0.29 | 5.5% | 4 | $0.26 | 111.5% | 0.90x | 7.2% |
| 2022 | $0.28 | 5.8% | 4 | $0.19 | 144.7% | 0.69x | 6.9% |
| 2021 | $0.26 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.33 | 78.8% | 1.27x | 6.5% |
| 2020 | $0.26 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.03 | 878.4% | 0.11x | 6.5% |
| 2019 | $0.26 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.06 | — | — | 6.5% |
| 2018 | $0.26 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.08 | 320.2% | 0.31x | 6.5% |
| 2017 | $0.26 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.02 | — | — | 6.5% |
| 2016 | $0.26 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.05 | 520.0% | 0.19x | 6.5% |
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How much dividend does SELF pay per share?
Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is SELF's next ex-dividend date?
SELF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SELF typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is SELF's dividend safe?
SELF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.5% and FCF payout ratio of +70.8%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SELF a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Global Self Storage, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.2%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does SELF pay dividends?
Global Self Storage, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1997 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in SELF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SELF five years ago would be worth approximately $14,520 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SELF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SELF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.