Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.77
Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Payout Ratio
19.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
STX Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is rising.
STX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.3%
Trailing DPS$2.77
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout18.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR1.2%
5Y CAGR2.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield0.4%
1Y Total Return283.8%
5Y Total Return992.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$109,29210Y ago$246,29720Y ago$400,475
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.
STX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
STX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Seagate Technology Holdings plc distributes 19.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 18.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
STX has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.2% and 5-year CAGR of 2.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, STX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.3% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 0.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 992.9%, with dividends contributing 17.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $246,297 today.
STX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$14.24
Avg/Payment$0.7120
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026Latest | $0.7400 | — | 34.47% | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | $0.7400 | — | 29.60% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | $0.7400 | — | 70.66% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | $0.7400 | ↑ +2.8% | 1.02% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.7200 | — | 1.22% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.7200 | — | 2.06% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.7200 | — | 3.19% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.7200 | ↑ +2.9% | 2.95% | Jan 6, 2025 |
STX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.3%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
19.9% payout
Streak
2Y
2.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.4%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STXSeagate Technology H… | $196.7B | 0.3% | 19.9% | 2 | Sustainable |
 WDCWestern Digital Corp… | $154.5B | 0.1% | 2.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  NTAPNetApp, Inc. | $39.2B | 1.0% | 32.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
 SNXTD Synnex Corp | $22.4B | 0.6% | 17.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  HPEHewlett Packard Ente… | $81.8B | 1.0% | 14.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
 DELLDell Technologies In… | $382.1B | 0.4% | 24.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  STMSTMicroelectronics N… | $46.1B | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2 | Sustainable |
STX Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.22 | — | 3 | $13.90 | 16.0% | 6.26x | 3.7% |
| 2025 | $2.90 | 2.8% | 4 | $6.77 | 42.8% | 2.33x | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $2.82 | 0.7% | 4 | $1.58 | 178.5% | 0.56x | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $2.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.56 | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2022 | $2.80 | 3.3% | 4 | $7.36 | 38.0% | 2.63x | 4.7% |
| 2021 | $2.71 | 3.4% | 4 | $5.36 | 50.6% | 1.98x | 4.5% |
| 2020 | $2.62 | 3.1% | 4 | $3.79 | 69.1% | 1.45x | 4.4% |
| 2019 | $2.54 | 0.8% | 4 | $7.06 | 36.0% | 2.78x | 4.2% |
| 2018 | $2.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.05 | 62.2% | 1.61x | 4.2% |
| 2017 | $2.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.58 | 97.7% | 1.02x | 4.2% |
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STX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying STX stock.
How much dividend does STX pay per share?
Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.77 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is STX's next ex-dividend date?
STX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. STX typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is STX's dividend safe?
STX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.9% and FCF payout ratio of +18.7%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has STX increased its dividend?
STX has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.1%.
How often does STX pay dividends?
Seagate Technology Holdings plc pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.77 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in STX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in STX five years ago would be worth approximately $109,292 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is STX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
STX'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 +0.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.