Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.80
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (USPH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.4%
Payout Ratio
1.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
USPH Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is rising.
USPH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$1.80
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout41.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR3.2%
5Y CAGR41.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return5.4%
5Y Total Return-29.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,03110Y ago$15,25120Y ago$59,207
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.
USPH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
USPH Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. distributes 1.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 41.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
USPH has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.2% and 5-year CAGR of 41.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, USPH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.4% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 2.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -29.7%, with dividends contributing 7.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,251 today.
USPH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.49
Avg/Payment$0.4245
Latest Change+2.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.4600 | ↑ +2.2% | 2.36% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 2.57% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 2.05% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 2.41% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.4500 | ↑ +2.3% | 2.31% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.4400 | — | 1.96% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.4400 | — | 2.06% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| May 22, 2024 | $0.4400 | — | 1.69% | Jun 14, 2024 |
USPH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#2 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
1.8% payout
Streak
5Y
41.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#3 of 5
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SEMUSPH Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.46 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $1.80 | 2.3% | 4 | $1.42 | 126.8% | 0.79x | 1.5% |
| 2024 | $1.76 | 2.3% | 4 | $1.84 | 95.7% | 1.05x | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $1.72 | 4.9% | 4 | $1.28 | 134.4% | 0.74x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $1.64 | 12.3% | 4 | $3.34 | 49.1% | 2.04x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $1.46 | 356.2% | 4 | $4.49 | 32.5% | 3.08x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.32 | -71.9% | 1 | $4.09 | 7.8% | 12.78x | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $1.14 | 23.9% | 4 | $4.49 | 25.4% | 3.94x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $0.92 | 15.0% | 4 | $0.80 | 115.0% | 0.87x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | 17.6% | 4 | $1.76 | 45.5% | 2.20x | 0.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying USPH stock.
How much dividend does USPH pay per share?
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (USPH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is USPH's next ex-dividend date?
USPH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. USPH typically pays dividends Annual.
Is USPH's dividend safe?
USPH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.8% and FCF payout ratio of +41.1%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is USPH a Dividend Payer?
Yes, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +41.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does USPH pay dividends?
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in USPH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in USPH five years ago would be worth approximately $7,031 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is USPH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
USPH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.