Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.78
Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2022 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.5%
Payout Ratio
55.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
SLVM Dividend Income Check
Safety
55.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.2% and trend is unknown.
SLVM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.5%
Trailing DPS$1.78
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout55.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout707.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR100.0%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.2%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.2%
Total Shareholder Yield9.7%
1Y Total Return-17.4%
5Y Total Return81.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,17410Y ago$18,17420Y ago$18,174
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.
SLVM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
SLVM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sylvamo Corporation distributes 55.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 707.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SLVM has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 100.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SLVM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.5% dividend yield, 5.2% buyback yield, 9.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.2% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 81.7%, with dividends contributing 23.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,174 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SLVM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 17 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$6.22
Avg/Payment$0.3662
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026Latest | $0.4500 | — | 4.44% | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $0.4500 | — | 4.37% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $0.4500 | — | 3.76% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 4.02% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 3.46% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 3.21% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 2.09% | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | $0.4500 | — | 1.85% | Oct 17, 2024 |
SLVM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.5%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
55.3% payout
Streak
4Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.7%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd SLVMSylvamo Corporation | $1.6B | 4.5% | 55.3% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  MERCMercer International… | $58M | 17.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 SONSonoco Products Comp… | $5.0B | 4.1% | 52.5% | 36 | Sustainable |
2nd  IPInternational Paper … | $19.5B | 5.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 PKGPackaging Corporatio… | $20.4B | 2.2% | 58.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GPKGraphic Packaging Ho… | $3.2B | 4.0% | 28.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SEESealed Air Corporati… | $6.2B | 1.9% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
SLVM Annual Dividend History (2019–2026)
8 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.35 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 5.4% |
| 2025 | $1.80 | 20.0% | 4 | $3.22 | 55.9% | 1.79x | 7.2% |
| 2024 | $1.50 | 11.1% | 4 | $7.18 | 20.9% | 4.79x | 6.0% |
| 2023 | $1.35 | 500.0% | 4 | $5.93 | 22.8% | 4.39x | 5.4% |
| 2022 | $0.23 | — | 2 | $2.66 | 8.5% | 11.82x | 0.9% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $7.52 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.85 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $8.55 | — | — | — |
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SLVM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SLVM stock.
How much dividend does SLVM pay per share?
Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.78 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is SLVM's next ex-dividend date?
SLVM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SLVM typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is SLVM's dividend safe?
SLVM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +55.3% and FCF payout ratio of +707.5%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SLVM a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Sylvamo Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does SLVM pay dividends?
Sylvamo Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.78 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 4+ years from 2022 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SLVM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SLVM five years ago would be worth approximately $18,174 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SLVM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SLVM'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 +4.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.