Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.28
Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.6%
Payout Ratio
1.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
1.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.6%
Trailing DPS$1.28
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout37.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR11.2%
5Y CAGR14.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.6%
1Y Total Return-15.7%
5Y Total Return-75.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$2,48810Y ago$7,41520Y ago$11,948
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Shutterstock, Inc. distributes 1.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 37.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SSTK has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.2% and 5-year CAGR of 14.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SSTK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.6% dividend yield, 7.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -75.1%, with dividends contributing 6.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,415 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.55
Avg/Payment$0.2775
Latest Change+9.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026Latest | $0.3600 | ↑ +9.1% | 8.04% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 6.91% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 6.27% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 7.05% | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.3300 | ↑ +10.0% | 6.15% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 3.79% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 3.31% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 2.78% | Jun 13, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Online Marketplaces and Classifieds
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.6%
#2 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
1.0% payout
Streak
5Y
14.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.6%
#2 of 2
Annual Dividend History
17 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.36 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $1.32 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.25 | 105.6% | 0.95x | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $1.20 | 11.1% | 4 | $1.01 | 118.8% | 0.84x | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $1.08 | 12.5% | 4 | $3.04 | 35.5% | 2.81x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $0.96 | 14.3% | 4 | $2.08 | 46.2% | 2.17x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $0.84 | 23.5% | 4 | $2.46 | 34.1% | 2.93x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.68 | — | 4 | $1.97 | 34.5% | 2.90x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.57 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $3.00 | — | 1 | $1.54 | 194.8% | 0.51x | 4.3% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.47 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does SSTK pay per share?
Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.28 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SSTK's next ex-dividend date?
SSTK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SSTK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SSTK's dividend safe?
SSTK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.0% and FCF payout ratio of +37.9%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SSTK a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Shutterstock, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SSTK pay dividends?
Shutterstock, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.28 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SSTK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SSTK five years ago would be worth approximately $2,488 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SSTK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SSTK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.