Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.02
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.3%
Payout Ratio
37.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
TEN Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 13.3% and trend is rising.
TEN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.3%
Trailing DPS$2.02
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR63.9%
5Y CAGR17.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)13.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.3%
1Y Total Return87.8%
5Y Total Return421.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)54.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$52,18610Y ago$17,73020Y ago$10,456
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). TEN's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
TEN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
TEN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited distributes 37.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TEN has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 63.9% and 5-year CAGR of 17.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TEN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.3% dividend yield, 5.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 13.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 421.9%, with dividends contributing 54.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,730 today.
TEN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.95
Avg/Payment$0.3475
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 2.66% | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $0.5000 | — | 5.74% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↓ -16.7% | 4.76% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↓ -33.3% | 7.70% | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.9000 | ↑ +50.0% | 9.10% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | $0.6000 | ↑ +100.0% | 4.87% | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.3000 | ↓ -25.0% | 5.13% | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | $0.4000 | ↑ +33.3% | 3.99% | Oct 26, 2023 |
TEN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.3%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
37.4% payout
Streak
4Y
17.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.3%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd TENTsakos Energy Naviga… | $1.2B | 5.3% | 37.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
 TNKTeekay Tankers Ltd. | $2.6B | 2.7% | 19.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 INSWInternational Seaway… | $4.2B | 3.5% | 46.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 DHTDHT Holdings, Inc. | $3.0B | 3.9% | 56.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 STNGScorpio Tankers Inc. | $4.2B | 2.1% | 24.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  NATNordic American Tank… | $1.2B | 6.8% | 6.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  TKTeekay Corporation | $1.0B | 8.3% | 86.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 FROFrontline Ltd. | $9.1B | 2.3% | 54.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ASCArdmore Shipping Cor… | $697M | 2.2% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
TEN Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.00 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 12.1% |
| 2025 | $1.10 | -26.7% | 2 | $4.45 | 24.7% | 4.05x | 13.3% |
| 2024 | $1.50 | 50.0% | 2 | $5.03 | 29.8% | 3.35x | 18.1% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 300.0% | 3 | $9.04 | 11.1% | 9.04x | 12.1% |
| 2022 | $0.25 | 150.0% | 2 | $6.01 | 4.2% | 24.04x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $0.10 | -80.0% | 1 | $-9.53 | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 2 | $-0.80 | — | — | 6.0% |
| 2019 | $0.50 | -33.3% | 2 | $0.30 | 166.7% | 0.60x | 6.0% |
| 2018 | $0.75 | -25.0% | 3 | $-5.69 | — | — | 9.1% |
| 2017 | $1.00 | -31.0% | 4 | $0.45 | 222.2% | 0.45x | 12.1% |
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TEN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TEN stock.
How much dividend does TEN pay per share?
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is TEN's next ex-dividend date?
TEN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TEN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is TEN's dividend safe?
TEN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.4% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is TEN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +17.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TEN pay dividends?
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TEN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TEN five years ago would be worth approximately $52,186 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TEN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TEN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +13.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.