Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
TRI Dividend Income Check
Safety
70.1% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
32 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.8% and trend is rising.
TRI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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.
TRI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
TRI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Thomson Reuters Corporation distributes 70.1% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 48.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
TRI has raised its dividend for 32 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.2% and 5-year CAGR of 9.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TRI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 3.0% buyback yield, 5.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -7.1%, with dividends contributing 16.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,316 today.
TRI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026Latest | $0.6550 | ↓ -54.4% | 4.62% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| May 4, 2026 | $1.4355 | ↑ +115.8% | 3.44% | May 4, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.6653 | ↑ +11.8% | 2.95% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.5950 | — | 1.73% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.5950 | — | 1.31% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.5950 | — | 1.18% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.5950 | ↑ +8.5% | 1.24% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.5485 | ↑ +1.6% | 1.32% | Dec 10, 2024 |
TRI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | $34.3B | 3.0% | 70.1% | 32 | Watch |
| $121.6B | 0.9% | 26.2% | 41 | Sustainable | |
| $79.9B | 0.9% | 28.5% | 16 | Sustainable | |
| $75.8B | 1.4% | 33.4% | 13 | Sustainable | |
| $42.3B | 1.2% | 46.3% | 12 | Sustainable | |
3rd | $8.2B | 1.9% | 26.8% | 27 | Sustainable |
2nd | $56.4B | 2.5% | 58.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
| $22.8B | 1.0% | 27.6% | 7 | Sustainable |
TRI Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.76 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2025 | $2.38 | 9.8% | 4 | $3.40 | 70.0% | 1.43x | 2.8% |
| 2024 | $2.17 | -67.3% | 4 | $4.89 | 44.3% | 2.26x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $6.63 | 272.5% | 5 | $5.90 | 112.4% | 0.89x | 7.8% |
| 2022 | $1.78 | 9.9% | 4 | $2.64 | 67.4% | 1.48x | 2.1% |
| 2021 | $1.62 | 6.6% | 4 | $11.40 | 14.2% | 7.04x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $1.52 | 5.6% | 4 | $2.39 | 63.6% | 1.57x | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $1.44 | -77.2% | 4 | $3.18 | 45.3% | 2.21x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $6.32 | 359.3% | 5 | $0.11 | 5745.9% | 0.02x | 7.4% |
| 2017 | $1.38 | 1.3% | 4 | $2.21 | 62.3% | 1.61x | 1.6% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
37+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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TRI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TRI stock.
How much dividend does TRI pay per share?
Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.34 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is TRI's next ex-dividend date?
TRI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TRI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is TRI's dividend safe?
TRI's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +70.1% and FCF payout ratio of +48.9%. With 32 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is TRI a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Thomson Reuters Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 32 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TRI pay dividends?
Thomson Reuters Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.34 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TRI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TRI five years ago would be worth approximately $9,288 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TRI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TRI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.