Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.46
TransUnion (TRU) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
19.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
TRU Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is rising.
TRU Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$0.46
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout12.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR4.8%
5Y CAGR8.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.5%
Total Shareholder Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return-15.5%
5Y Total Return-30.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,93010Y ago$24,27920Y ago$29,019
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.
TRU Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
TRU Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
TransUnion distributes 19.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 12.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
TRU has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.8% and 5-year CAGR of 8.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TRU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 2.5% buyback yield, 3.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -30.7%, with dividends contributing 2.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,279 today.
TRU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.11
Avg/Payment$0.1055
Latest Change+8.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026Latest | $0.1250 | ↑ +8.7% | 60.08% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 54.85% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 49.42% | Sep 8, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 52.08% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.1150 | ↑ +9.5% | 46.90% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.1050 | — | 42.37% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.1050 | — | 43.17% | Sep 9, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.1050 | — | 53.29% | Jun 3, 2024 |
TRU Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
19.9% payout
Streak
1Y
8.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUTransUnion | $13.6B | 0.7% | 19.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 EFXEquifax Inc. | $20.9B | 1.1% | 35.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 VRSKVerisk Analytics, In… | $22.4B | 1.1% | 27.6% | 7 | Sustainable |
 MCOMoody's Corporation | $79.5B | 0.9% | 28.5% | 22 | Sustainable |
 SPGIS&P Global Inc. | $125.4B | 0.9% | 26.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  MSCIMSCI Inc. | $42.4B | 1.2% | 46.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  BACBank of America Corp… | $407.9B | 2.4% | 31.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $849.0B | 1.6% | 25.3% | 14 | Sustainable |
TRU Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.13 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $0.46 | 9.5% | 4 | $2.32 | 19.8% | 5.04x | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.42 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.45 | 29.0% | 3.45x | 0.4% |
| 2023 | $0.42 | 5.0% | 4 | $-1.07 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2022 | $0.40 | 11.1% | 4 | $1.40 | 28.6% | 3.50x | 0.4% |
| 2021 | $0.36 | 20.0% | 4 | $7.19 | 5.0% | 19.97x | 0.4% |
| 2020 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.79 | 16.8% | 5.97x | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $0.30 | 33.3% | 4 | $1.81 | 16.6% | 6.03x | 0.3% |
| 2018 | $0.22 | — | 3 | $1.45 | 15.5% | 6.44x | 0.2% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.32 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonTRU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TRU stock.
How much dividend does TRU pay per share?
TransUnion (TRU) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.46 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is TRU's next ex-dividend date?
TRU's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TRU typically pays dividends Annual.
Is TRU's dividend safe?
TRU's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.9% and FCF payout ratio of +12.8%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has TRU increased its dividend?
TRU has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.9%.
How often does TRU pay dividends?
TransUnion pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.46 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TRU grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TRU five years ago would be worth approximately $6,930 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TRU's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TRU's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.