Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.18
Tennant Company (TNC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
50.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
38 years
TNC Dividend Income Check
Safety
50.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
38 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is rising.
TNC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$1.18
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout50.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout129.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak38 years
3Y CAGR5.6%
5Y CAGR6.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.4%
Total Shareholder Yield6.7%
1Y Total Return22.5%
5Y Total Return23.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,30310Y ago$18,35820Y ago$45,506
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.
TNC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
TNC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Tennant Company distributes 50.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 129.4%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TNC has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.6% and 5-year CAGR of 6.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TNC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 5.4% buyback yield, 6.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 23.0%, with dividends contributing 7.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,358 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
TNC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.52
Avg/Payment$0.2760
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $0.3100 | — | 1.42% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.3100 | — | 1.98% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.3100 | ↑ +5.1% | 1.63% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 1.44% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 1.57% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 1.33% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.2950 | ↑ +5.4% | 1.28% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 1.15% | Sep 16, 2024 |
TNC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
50.0% payout
Streak
38Y
6.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.7%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd TNCTennant Company | $1.6B | 1.3% | 50.0% | 38 | Sustainable |
3rd  NDSNNordson Corporation | $16.5B | 1.1% | 37.0% | 40 | Sustainable |
 KAIKadant Inc. | $3.6B | 0.4% | 15.5% | 13 | Sustainable |
 ASTEAstec Industries, In… | $1.3B | 0.9% | 30.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HLIOHelios Technologies,… | $3.0B | 0.4% | 24.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ECLEcolab Inc. | $76.0B | 1.0% | 36.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
1st  CLXThe Clorox Company | $11.6B | 5.1% | 74.3% | 42 | Watch |
TNC Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.62 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $1.20 | 5.3% | 4 | $2.36 | 50.6% | 1.97x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $1.14 | 5.6% | 4 | $4.38 | 25.9% | 3.86x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $1.08 | 5.9% | 4 | $5.83 | 18.4% | 5.42x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $1.02 | 8.0% | 4 | $3.55 | 28.6% | 3.50x | 1.5% |
| 2021 | $0.94 | 5.6% | 4 | $3.44 | 27.3% | 3.66x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.89 | 1.1% | 4 | $1.81 | 49.2% | 2.03x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.88 | 3.5% | 4 | $2.48 | 35.5% | 2.82x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $0.85 | 1.2% | 4 | $1.82 | 46.7% | 2.14x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.84 | 3.7% | 4 | $-0.35 | — | — | 1.2% |
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TNC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TNC stock.
How much dividend does TNC pay per share?
Tennant Company (TNC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.18 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is TNC's next ex-dividend date?
TNC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TNC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is TNC's dividend safe?
TNC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +50.0% and FCF payout ratio of +129.4%. With 38 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is TNC a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Tennant Company is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 38 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TNC pay dividends?
Tennant Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.18 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TNC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TNC five years ago would be worth approximately $12,303 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TNC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TNC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% 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 consistent dividend growth.