TransUnion (TRU) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
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
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.
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
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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, 2.7% buyback yield, 3.4% 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 -38.5%, 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 $20,569 today.
TRU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026Latest | $0.1250 | — | 67.76% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $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 |
TRU Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.5B | 0.7% | 19.9% | 1 | Sustainable | |
| $18.6B | 1.2% | 35.3% | 1 | Sustainable | |
| $22.8B | 1.0% | 27.6% | 7 | Sustainable | |
| $79.9B | 0.9% | 28.5% | 16 | Sustainable | |
| $121.6B | 0.9% | 26.2% | 41 | Sustainable | |
3rd | $42.3B | 1.2% | 46.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st | $424.1B | 2.3% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd | $908.6B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
TRU Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.25 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 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 | — | — | — |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
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TRU — 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 Semi-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 Semi-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 Semi-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 $6,153 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.