Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.58
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.8%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
SGC Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is rising.
SGC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.8%
Trailing DPS$0.58
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout32.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.2%
5Y CAGR7.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.4%
Total Shareholder Yield10.2%
1Y Total Return22.9%
5Y Total Return-43.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,69010Y ago$8,97620Y ago$30,194
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.
SGC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
SGC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 32.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SGC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.2% and 5-year CAGR of 7.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SGC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.8% dividend yield, 5.4% buyback yield, 10.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -43.1%, with dividends contributing 10.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,976 today.
SGC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.72
Avg/Payment$0.1360
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $0.1400 | — | 5.38% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 6.30% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 4.48% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 5.59% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 3.79% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 3.44% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 4.28% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 2.87% | Jun 3, 2024 |
SGC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.8%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
1Y
7.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.2%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd SGCSuperior Group of Co… | $188M | 4.8% | 1.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  CATOThe Cato Corporation | $53M | 18.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ALSNAllison Transmission… | $10.2B | 0.9% | 14.6% | 6 | Sustainable |
 KELYAKelly Services, Inc. | $349M | 3.2% | — | 5 | Unknown |
 CTASCintas Corporation | $68.5B | 0.9% | 33.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 ABMABM Industries Incor… | $2.4B | 2.6% | 40.4% | 36 | Sustainable |
2nd  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $375M | 7.1% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
SGC Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.14 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.46 | 121.7% | 0.82x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.73 | 76.7% | 1.30x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $0.56 | 3.7% | 4 | $0.54 | 103.7% | 0.96x | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $0.54 | 17.4% | 4 | $-2.03 | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $0.46 | 15.0% | 4 | $1.83 | 25.1% | 3.98x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 3 | $2.65 | 15.1% | 6.62x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 2.6% | 4 | $0.79 | 50.6% | 1.97x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $0.39 | 6.8% | 4 | $1.10 | 35.5% | 2.82x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.36 | 7.4% | 4 | $0.99 | 36.9% | 2.71x | 1.5% |
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Start ComparisonSGC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SGC stock.
How much dividend does SGC pay per share?
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.58 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SGC's next ex-dividend date?
SGC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SGC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SGC's dividend safe?
SGC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.3% and FCF payout ratio of +32.8%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has SGC increased its dividend?
SGC has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.0%.
How often does SGC pay dividends?
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.58 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SGC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SGC five years ago would be worth approximately $5,690 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SGC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SGC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.