Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.76
Star Group, L.P. (SGU) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.1%
Payout Ratio
41.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
SGU Dividend Income Check
Safety
41.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.8% and trend is rising.
SGU Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.1%
Trailing DPS$0.76
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout258.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR6.6%
5Y CAGR6.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.8%
Total Shareholder Yield9.9%
1Y Total Return13.0%
5Y Total Return41.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)29.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,09710Y ago$21,37120Y ago$80,722
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.
SGU Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (27 years of payments)
SGU Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Star Group, L.P. distributes 41.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 258.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SGU has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.6% and 5-year CAGR of 6.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SGU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.1% dividend yield, 3.8% buyback yield, 9.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 41.0%, with dividends contributing 29.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,371 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SGU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.31
Avg/Payment$0.1657
Latest Change+6.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026Latest | $0.1975 | ↑ +6.8% | 5.94% | May 6, 2026 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $0.1850 | — | 5.79% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $0.1850 | — | 6.13% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $0.1850 | — | 6.06% | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $0.1850 | ↑ +7.2% | 5.64% | May 7, 2025 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | $0.1725 | — | 5.80% | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $0.1725 | — | 5.98% | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $0.1725 | — | 6.11% | Aug 7, 2024 |
SGU Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.1%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
41.4% payout
Streak
13Y
6.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.9%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGUStar Group, L.P. | $410M | 6.1% | 41.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
 SUNSunoco LP | $8.7B | 7.5% | 1.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  CAPLCrossAmerica Partner… | $840M | 9.5% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  GLPGlobal Partners LP | $1.4B | 8.7% | 1.6% | 8 | Sustainable |
 NGLNGL Energy Partners … | $2.0B | 5.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MMLPMartin Midstream Par… | $95M | 0.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  SPHSuburban Propane Par… | $1.1B | 7.8% | 79.0% | 0 | Watch |
 NRPNatural Resource Par… | $1.3B | 4.2% | 42.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TRGPTarga Resources Corp… | $55.5B | 1.5% | 44.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
SGU Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.1% |
| 2025 | $0.73 | 7.0% | 4 | $1.82 | 40.0% | 2.50x | 7.8% |
| 2024 | $0.68 | 6.2% | 4 | $0.90 | 75.6% | 1.32x | 7.3% |
| 2023 | $0.64 | 6.7% | 4 | $0.81 | 79.0% | 1.27x | 6.8% |
| 2022 | $0.60 | 7.1% | 4 | $0.85 | 70.6% | 1.42x | 6.4% |
| 2021 | $0.56 | 7.2% | 4 | $1.82 | 30.8% | 3.25x | 6.0% |
| 2020 | $0.52 | 6.1% | 4 | $1.07 | 48.8% | 2.05x | 5.6% |
| 2019 | $0.49 | 6.5% | 4 | $0.35 | 140.7% | 0.71x | 5.3% |
| 2018 | $0.46 | 6.9% | 4 | $0.90 | 51.4% | 1.95x | 4.9% |
| 2017 | $0.43 | 7.5% | 4 | $0.46 | 94.0% | 1.06x | 4.6% |
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SGU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SGU stock.
How much dividend does SGU pay per share?
Star Group, L.P. (SGU) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.76 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SGU's next ex-dividend date?
SGU's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SGU typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SGU's dividend safe?
SGU's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.4% and FCF payout ratio of +258.1%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SGU a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Star Group, L.P. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SGU pay dividends?
Star Group, L.P. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.76 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SGU grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SGU five years ago would be worth approximately $14,097 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SGU's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SGU's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.