Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.17
INNOVATE Corp. (VATE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
VATE Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
VATE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$0.17
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout1.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.9%
1Y Total Return269.3%
5Y Total Return-52.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,71410Y ago$13,67120Y ago$45,877
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.
VATE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
VATE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
INNOVATE Corp. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 1.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VATE does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VATE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 0.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -52.9%, with dividends contributing 1.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,671 today.
VATE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 7 payments · Annual
TTM Total$177.56
Avg/Payment$25.3653
Latest Change-93.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026Latest | $0.7800 | ↓ -93.9% | 8.36% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $12.8771 | ↓ -66.9% | 34.71% | Aug 31, 2021 |
| May 14, 2020 | $38.9000 | ↓ -54.2% | 162.08% | — |
| Aug 28, 2013 | $85.0000 | ↑ +1600.0% | 288.94% | — |
| Dec 19, 2012 | $5.0000 | ↓ -80.0% | 37.52% | Dec 28, 2012 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | $25.0000 | ↑ +150.0% | 29.99% | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Jun 28, 2012 | $10.0000 | — | 6.49% | Jul 16, 2012 |
VATE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#8 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.9%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VATEINNOVATE Corp. | $250M | 0.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  CODICompass Diversified | $764M | 4.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BBUCBrookfield Business … | $2.0B | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  NXQuanex Building Prod… | $835M | 1.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  KALUKaiser Aluminum Corp… | $3.0B | 1.6% | 45.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc. | $533M | 1.2% | 29.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 RSReliance Steel & Alu… | $19.1B | 1.3% | 34.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 NUENucor Corporation | $52.1B | 1.0% | 29.4% | 16 | Sustainable |
VATE Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.78 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-4.84 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.73 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-4.78 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-5.26 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $12.88 | -66.9% | 1 | $-10.35 | — | — | 41.9% |
| 2020 | $38.90 | — | 1 | $-9.22 | — | — | 126.7% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3.93 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $29.70 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-11.61 | — | — | — |
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VATE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VATE stock.
How much dividend does VATE pay per share?
INNOVATE Corp. (VATE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is VATE's next ex-dividend date?
VATE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VATE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is VATE's dividend safe?
VATE's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +1.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has VATE increased its dividend?
VATE has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does VATE pay dividends?
INNOVATE Corp. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.17 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VATE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VATE five years ago would be worth approximately $4,714 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VATE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VATE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.