Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.52
Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.2%
Payout Ratio
45.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
STRA Dividend Income Check
Safety
45.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.6% and trend is flat.
STRA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$2.52
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout45.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout33.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.6%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.8%
Total Shareholder Yield11.0%
1Y Total Return-7.8%
5Y Total Return19.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,95510Y ago$21,47420Y ago$10,796
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.
STRA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (26 years of payments)
STRA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Strategic Education, Inc. distributes 45.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 33.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
STRA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, STRA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 7.8% buyback yield, 11.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.6% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 19.5%, with dividends contributing 15.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,474 today.
STRA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$12.00
Avg/Payment$0.6000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.6000 | — | 3.05% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.6000 | — | 2.92% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 3.07% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 2.93% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 2.74% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 2.91% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 2.42% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 2.60% | Sep 16, 2024 |
STRA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#1 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
45.4% payout
Streak
1Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.0%
#1 of 5
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APEISTRA Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $2.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.42 | 44.3% | 2.26x | 2.6% |
| 2024 | $2.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.67 | 51.4% | 1.95x | 2.6% |
| 2023 | $2.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.91 | 82.5% | 1.21x | 2.6% |
| 2022 | $2.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.94 | 123.7% | 0.81x | 2.6% |
| 2021 | $2.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.28 | 105.3% | 0.95x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $2.40 | 14.3% | 4 | $3.77 | 63.7% | 1.57x | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $2.10 | 40.0% | 4 | $3.67 | 57.2% | 1.75x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $1.50 | 50.0% | 4 | $-1.03 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $1.00 | — | 4 | $1.84 | 54.3% | 1.84x | 1.1% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying STRA stock.
How much dividend does STRA pay per share?
Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.52 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is STRA's next ex-dividend date?
STRA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. STRA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is STRA's dividend safe?
STRA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +45.4% and FCF payout ratio of +33.0%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has STRA increased its dividend?
STRA has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does STRA pay dividends?
Strategic Education, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.52 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in STRA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in STRA five years ago would be worth approximately $11,955 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is STRA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
STRA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.