Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.94
SFL Corporation Ltd. (SFL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
8.7%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
SFL Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 14.5% and trend is falling.
SFL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield8.7%
Trailing DPS$0.94
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout66.6%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR2.2%
5Y CAGR-1.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)14.5%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.7%
Total Shareholder Yield9.4%
1Y Total Return30.8%
5Y Total Return94.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)58.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,47010Y ago$14,55420Y ago$23,629
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). SFL's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
SFL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
SFL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
SFL Corporation Ltd. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 66.6%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
SFL does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.2% and 5-year CAGR of -1.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SFL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 8.7% dividend yield, 0.7% buyback yield, 9.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 14.5% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 94.7%, with dividends contributing 58.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,554 today.
SFL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.61
Avg/Payment$0.2305
Latest Change+10.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026Latest | $0.2200 | ↑ +10.0% | 7.13% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $0.2000 | — | 8.73% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 12.13% | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.2000 | ↓ -25.9% | 12.59% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 12.59% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 12.87% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.2700 | — | 10.63% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.2700 | — | 9.75% | Sep 27, 2024 |
SFL Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
8.7%
#1 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-1.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.4%
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SFL Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.42 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 6.5% |
| 2025 | $0.94 | -12.1% | 4 | $-0.20 | — | — | 14.5% |
| 2024 | $1.07 | 10.3% | 4 | $1.01 | 105.9% | 0.94x | 16.5% |
| 2023 | $0.97 | 10.2% | 4 | $0.66 | 147.0% | 0.68x | 15.0% |
| 2022 | $0.88 | 39.7% | 4 | $0.95 | 92.6% | 1.08x | 13.6% |
| 2021 | $0.63 | -37.0% | 4 | $0.55 | 114.5% | 0.87x | 9.7% |
| 2020 | $1.00 | -28.6% | 4 | $-3.18 | — | — | 15.5% |
| 2019 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.53 | — | — | 21.6% |
| 2018 | $1.40 | -12.5% | 4 | $0.70 | 200.0% | 0.50x | 21.6% |
| 2017 | $1.60 | -11.1% | 4 | $1.06 | 150.9% | 0.66x | 24.7% |
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SFL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SFL stock.
How much dividend does SFL pay per share?
SFL Corporation Ltd. (SFL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.94 per share, with a current dividend yield of +8.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SFL's next ex-dividend date?
SFL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SFL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SFL's dividend safe?
SFL's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +66.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SFL increased its dividend?
SFL has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.2%.
How often does SFL pay dividends?
SFL Corporation Ltd. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.94 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SFL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SFL five years ago would be worth approximately $19,470 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SFL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SFL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +14.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +8.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.