Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.80
Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
29.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
22 years
SLGN Dividend Income Check
Safety
29.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
22 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is rising.
SLGN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.80
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout29.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout27.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak22 years
3Y CAGR7.7%
5Y CAGR10.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield3.5%
1Y Total Return-20.9%
5Y Total Return11.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,17510Y ago$18,49420Y ago$54,102
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.
SLGN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
SLGN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Silgan Holdings Inc. distributes 29.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SLGN has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.7% and 5-year CAGR of 10.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SLGN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 3.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 11.8%, with dividends contributing 8.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,494 today.
SLGN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.62
Avg/Payment$0.1810
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.2100 | — | 2.25% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.2100 | ↑ +5.0% | 1.92% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.03% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.71% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.45% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.2000 | ↑ +5.3% | 1.55% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.1900 | — | 1.33% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.1900 | — | 1.46% | Sep 17, 2024 |
SLGN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
29.8% payout
Streak
22Y
10.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.5%
#6 of 8
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLGN Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.42 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 5.3% | 4 | $2.70 | 29.6% | 3.38x | 2.2% |
| 2024 | $0.76 | 5.6% | 4 | $2.58 | 29.5% | 3.39x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $0.72 | 12.5% | 4 | $2.98 | 24.2% | 4.14x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $0.64 | 14.3% | 4 | $3.07 | 20.8% | 4.80x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $0.56 | 16.7% | 4 | $3.23 | 17.3% | 5.77x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $2.77 | 17.3% | 5.77x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.44 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.74 | 25.3% | 3.95x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 11.1% | 4 | $2.01 | 19.9% | 5.02x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.36 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.42 | 14.9% | 6.72x | 1.0% |
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SLGN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SLGN stock.
How much dividend does SLGN pay per share?
Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SLGN's next ex-dividend date?
SLGN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SLGN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SLGN's dividend safe?
SLGN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +29.8% and FCF payout ratio of +27.7%. With 22 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SLGN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Silgan Holdings Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SLGN pay dividends?
Silgan Holdings Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SLGN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SLGN five years ago would be worth approximately $11,175 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SLGN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SLGN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.