Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.19
Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.5%
Payout Ratio
39.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
TRN Dividend Income Check
Safety
39.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.6% and trend is rising.
TRN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.5%
Trailing DPS$1.19
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout39.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR9.3%
5Y CAGR9.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.6%
Total Shareholder Yield6.0%
1Y Total Return36.0%
5Y Total Return55.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,56110Y ago$31,35720Y ago$37,421
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.
TRN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (54 years of payments)
TRN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Trinity Industries, Inc. distributes 39.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
TRN has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.3% and 5-year CAGR of 9.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TRN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.5% dividend yield, 2.6% buyback yield, 6.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 55.6%, with dividends contributing 20.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,357 today.
TRN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.42
Avg/Payment$0.2710
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026Latest | $0.3100 | — | 3.54% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.3100 | — | 3.64% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.3100 | ↑ +3.3% | 4.40% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 4.26% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 4.39% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 4.59% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +7.1% | 3.03% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 3.18% | Oct 31, 2024 |
TRN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.5%
#1 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
39.0% payout
Streak
15Y
9.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.0%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st TRNTrinity Industries, … | $2.8B | 3.5% | 39.0% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  GBXThe Greenbrier Compa… | $1.5B | 2.5% | 19.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
 GATXGATX Corporation | $6.3B | 1.4% | 26.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 WABWestinghouse Air Bra… | $46.5B | 0.4% | 14.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 TTTrane Technologies p… | $107.0B | 0.8% | 28.7% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  ACMAecom | $8.8B | 1.5% | 23.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
TRN Annual Dividend History (1973–2026)
54 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.93 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2025 | $1.20 | 7.1% | 4 | $3.05 | 39.3% | 2.54x | 4.6% |
| 2024 | $1.12 | 7.7% | 4 | $1.64 | 68.3% | 1.46x | 4.3% |
| 2023 | $1.04 | 13.0% | 4 | $1.27 | 81.9% | 1.22x | 4.0% |
| 2022 | $0.92 | 9.5% | 4 | $0.78 | 117.9% | 0.85x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $0.84 | 10.5% | 4 | $0.38 | 221.1% | 0.45x | 3.2% |
| 2020 | $0.76 | 18.7% | 4 | $-1.95 | — | — | 2.9% |
| 2019 | $0.64 | 71.0% | 4 | $1.07 | 59.8% | 1.67x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $0.37 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.09 | 34.3% | 2.91x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.35 | 9.1% | 4 | $4.52 | 7.6% | 13.08x | 1.3% |
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TRN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TRN stock.
How much dividend does TRN pay per share?
Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.19 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is TRN's next ex-dividend date?
TRN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TRN typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is TRN's dividend safe?
TRN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +39.0% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is TRN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Trinity Industries, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TRN pay dividends?
Trinity Industries, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.19 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TRN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TRN five years ago would be worth approximately $15,561 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TRN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TRN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.