Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.79
Sunoco LP (SUN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.5%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
SUN Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 12.6% and trend is rising.
SUN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.5%
Trailing DPS$4.79
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout79.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR3.0%
5Y CAGR1.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)12.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.5%
1Y Total Return26.4%
5Y Total Return119.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)46.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,91110Y ago$32,54820Y ago$46,049
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.
SUN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
SUN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sunoco LP distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 79.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SUN has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.0% and 5-year CAGR of 1.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SUN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.5% dividend yield, 7.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 12.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 119.1%, with dividends contributing 46.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $32,548 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SUN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$17.31
Avg/Payment$0.8654
Latest Change+6.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.9899 | ↑ +6.2% | 5.60% | May 20, 2026 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.9317 | ↑ +1.2% | 6.35% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.9202 | ↑ +1.3% | 6.79% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.9088 | ↑ +1.2% | 6.85% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.8976 | ↑ +1.3% | 6.39% | May 20, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.8865 | ↑ +1.2% | 6.23% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.8756 | — | 6.60% | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.8756 | — | 6.76% | Aug 19, 2024 |
SUN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.5%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
3Y
1.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.5%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd SUNSunoco LP | $8.7B | 7.5% | 1.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  CAPLCrossAmerica Partner… | $840M | 9.5% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NGLNGL Energy Partners … | $2.0B | 5.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MMLPMartin Midstream Par… | $95M | 0.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  GLPGlobal Partners LP | $1.4B | 8.7% | 1.6% | 8 | Sustainable |
 DINOHF Sinclair Corporat… | $11.6B | 3.1% | 64.9% | 0 | Watch |
 MPCMarathon Petroleum C… | $70.9B | 1.5% | 28.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 VLOValero Energy Corpor… | $70.7B | 1.9% | 59.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 PSXPhillips 66 | $66.6B | 2.8% | 43.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
SUN Annual Dividend History (2010–2026)
17 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.92 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 6.7% |
| 2025 | $3.61 | 4.2% | 4 | $3.66 | 98.7% | 1.01x | 12.6% |
| 2024 | $3.47 | 3.5% | 4 | $6.00 | 57.8% | 1.73x | 12.1% |
| 2023 | $3.35 | 1.5% | 4 | $3.65 | 91.8% | 1.09x | 11.7% |
| 2022 | $3.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.68 | 70.6% | 1.42x | 11.5% |
| 2021 | $3.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.28 | 62.5% | 1.60x | 11.5% |
| 2020 | $3.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.61 | 205.1% | 0.49x | 11.5% |
| 2019 | $3.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.81 | 117.5% | 0.85x | 11.5% |
| 2018 | $3.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.44 | — | — | 11.5% |
| 2017 | $3.30 | 1.0% | 4 | $0.35 | 943.4% | 0.11x | 11.5% |
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SUN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SUN stock.
How much dividend does SUN pay per share?
Sunoco LP (SUN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SUN's next ex-dividend date?
SUN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SUN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SUN's dividend safe?
SUN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of +79.0%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SUN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Sunoco LP is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.8%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does SUN pay dividends?
Sunoco LP pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SUN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SUN five years ago would be worth approximately $21,911 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SUN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SUN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +12.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.