Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.30
MicroStrategy Incorporated Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2025 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
STRC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is unknown.
STRC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$1.30
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M9
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout5.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.3%
1Y Total Return21.9%
5Y Total Return21.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,18810Y ago$12,18820Y ago$12,188
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.
STRC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (2 years of payments)
STRC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
MicroStrategy Incorporated Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 5.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
STRC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, STRC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 1.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 21.9%, with dividends contributing 9.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,188 today.
STRC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 9 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$8.03
Avg/Payment$0.8921
Latest Change-0.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026Latest | $0.9580 | ↓ -0.0% | 8.08% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.9583 | ↑ +2.2% | 7.09% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.9375 | ↑ +2.3% | 6.12% | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.9167 | ↑ +2.3% | 5.18% | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.8958 | ↑ +2.4% | 4.36% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.8750 | ↑ +2.4% | 3.44% | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.8542 | ↑ +2.5% | 2.53% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.8333 | ↑ +4.2% | 1.69% | Sep 30, 2025 |
STRC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#1 of 4
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.3%
#2 of 4
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BTBTSTRC Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.77 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4.3% |
| 2025 | $4.26 | — | 5 | $-15.23 | — | — | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-6.06 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.64 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-12.98 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-5.34 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.08 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.33 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.20 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.16 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonSTRC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying STRC stock.
How much dividend does STRC pay per share?
MicroStrategy Incorporated Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is STRC's next ex-dividend date?
STRC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. STRC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is STRC's dividend safe?
STRC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +5.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has STRC increased its dividend?
STRC has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does STRC pay dividends?
MicroStrategy Incorporated Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 1+ years from 2025 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in STRC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in STRC five years ago would be worth approximately $12,188 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is STRC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
STRC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.