Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.33
Source Capital, Inc. (SOR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1980 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
SOR Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.3% and trend is rising.
SOR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$3.33
FrequencyMonthly
Payments / 12M16
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR4.0%
5Y CAGR8.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return17.3%
5Y Total Return41.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)39.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,15310Y ago$20,06820Y ago$18,075
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.
SOR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
SOR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Source Capital, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SOR does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.0% and 5-year CAGR of 8.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SOR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 41.5%, with dividends contributing 39.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,068 today.
SOR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Monthly
TTM Total$4.17
Avg/Payment$0.2083
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026Latest | $0.2083 | — | 5.34% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $0.2083 | — | 5.34% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | $0.2083 | — | 5.34% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | $0.2083 | — | 5.34% | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.2083 | — | 5.38% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.2083 | — | 5.40% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.2083 | — | 5.13% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.2083 | — | 5.20% | Jan 30, 2026 |
SOR Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
—
—
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
8.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SORSource Capital, Inc. | $381M | — | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BENFranklin Resources, … | $15.9B | 4.3% | 1.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
 IVZInvesco Ltd. | $11.9B | 3.1% | — | 4 | Unknown |
3rd  TROWT. Rowe Price Group,… | $22.5B | 4.9% | 54.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 AMGAffiliated Managers … | $7.9B | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.4B | 10.2% | 1.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  GAINGladstone Investment… | $657M | 10.0% | 93.3% | 0 | At Risk |
SOR Annual Dividend History (1980–2026)
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.67 | — | 8 | — | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2025 | $2.50 | -51.5% | 12 | — | — | — | 6.3% |
| 2024 | $5.16 | 77.1% | 13 | $4.78 | 107.9% | 0.93x | 12.9% |
| 2023 | $2.91 | 31.2% | 12 | $6.50 | 44.8% | 2.23x | 7.3% |
| 2022 | $2.22 | -51.8% | 12 | $-3.24 | — | — | 5.6% |
| 2021 | $4.61 | 180.9% | 12 | $4.95 | 93.1% | 1.07x | 11.6% |
| 2020 | $1.64 | 64.0% | 4 | $2.51 | 65.3% | 1.53x | 4.1% |
| 2019 | $1.00 | -74.7% | 4 | $7.74 | 12.9% | 7.74x | 2.5% |
| 2018 | $3.95 | 128.3% | 4 | $-3.24 | — | — | 9.9% |
| 2017 | $1.73 | -95.1% | 4 | $5.67 | 30.5% | 3.28x | 4.3% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SOR stock.
How much dividend does SOR pay per share?
Source Capital, Inc. (SOR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.33 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Monthly.
When is SOR's next ex-dividend date?
SOR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SOR typically pays dividends Monthly.
Is SOR's dividend safe?
SOR's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SOR increased its dividend?
SOR has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.8%.
How often does SOR pay dividends?
Source Capital, Inc. pays dividends Monthly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.33 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 46+ years from 1980 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SOR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SOR five years ago would be worth approximately $14,153 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SOR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SOR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.