Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.29
Spok Holdings, Inc. (SPOK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
12.2%
Payout Ratio
1.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
SPOK Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.4% and trend is rising.
SPOK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield12.2%
Trailing DPS$1.29
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout105.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR20.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield13.5%
1Y Total Return-28.1%
5Y Total Return60.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)56.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,08210Y ago$11,31720Y ago$15,395
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). SPOK's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
SPOK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
SPOK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Spok Holdings, Inc. distributes 1.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 105.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SPOK has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 20.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SPOK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 12.2% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 13.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 60.8%, with dividends contributing 56.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,317 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SPOK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.87
Avg/Payment$0.2936
Latest Change-0.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026Latest | $0.3100 | ↓ -0.8% | 11.85% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.3125 | — | 10.94% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.3125 | — | 9.70% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.3125 | — | 6.96% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.3125 | — | 7.88% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3125 | — | 7.92% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.3125 | — | 7.64% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.3125 | — | 8.38% | Sep 9, 2024 |
SPOK Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
12.2%
#1 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
1.7% payout
Streak
5Y
20.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.5%
#1 of 5
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LUMN
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CSCOSPOK Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.62 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.2% |
| 2025 | $1.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.75 | 166.7% | 0.60x | 10.4% |
| 2024 | $1.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.73 | 171.2% | 0.58x | 10.4% |
| 2023 | $1.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.77 | 162.3% | 0.62x | 10.4% |
| 2022 | $1.25 | 150.0% | 4 | $1.09 | 114.7% | 0.87x | 10.4% |
| 2021 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.14 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.32 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2019 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.56 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2018 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.08 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2017 | $0.50 | -33.3% | 4 | $-0.76 | — | — | 4.2% |
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Start ComparisonSPOK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SPOK stock.
How much dividend does SPOK pay per share?
Spok Holdings, Inc. (SPOK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +12.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SPOK's next ex-dividend date?
SPOK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SPOK typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SPOK's dividend safe?
SPOK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.7% and FCF payout ratio of +105.1%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SPOK a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Spok Holdings, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SPOK pay dividends?
Spok Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SPOK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SPOK five years ago would be worth approximately $16,082 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SPOK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SPOK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +12.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.