Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.37
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
32.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
ZWS Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is rising.
ZWS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$0.37
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout32.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR23.9%
5Y CAGR3.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.9%
Total Shareholder Yield2.6%
1Y Total Return50.2%
5Y Total Return108.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,79910Y ago$53,50520Y ago$55,005
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.
ZWS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
ZWS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation distributes 32.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ZWS has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 23.9% and 5-year CAGR of 3.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ZWS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 1.9% buyback yield, 2.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 108.0%, with dividends contributing 6.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $53,505 today.
ZWS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.52
Avg/Payment$0.0760
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026Latest | $0.1100 | — | 78.66% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.1100 | ↑ +22.2% | 83.68% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 79.59% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 94.57% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 96.18% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $0.0900 | ↑ +12.5% | 85.03% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 1.03% | Sep 6, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 95.30% | Jun 7, 2024 |
ZWS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#5 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
32.3% payout
Streak
3Y
3.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.6%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZWSZurn Elkay Water Sol… | $8.6B | 0.7% | 32.3% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd  FELEFranklin Electric Co… | $4.4B | 1.1% | 34.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
 WTSWatts Water Technolo… | $9.8B | 0.7% | 19.6% | 14 | Sustainable |
1st  MFINMedallion Financial … | $225M | 4.7% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 MWAMueller Water Produc… | $4.2B | 1.0% | 21.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  AWKAmerican Water Works… | $24.6B | 2.6% | 57.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
ZWS Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.11 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.38 | 15.2% | 4 | $1.12 | 33.9% | 2.95x | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $0.33 | 13.8% | 4 | $0.92 | 35.9% | 2.79x | 1.8% |
| 2023 | $0.29 | 45.0% | 4 | $0.64 | 45.3% | 2.21x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | -33.3% | 4 | $0.40 | 50.0% | 2.00x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $0.30 | -6.2% | 4 | $0.97 | 30.9% | 3.23x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $0.32 | — | 4 | $0.28 | 114.3% | 0.88x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.33 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.28 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.72 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ZWS stock.
How much dividend does ZWS pay per share?
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.37 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ZWS's next ex-dividend date?
ZWS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ZWS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ZWS's dividend safe?
ZWS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.3% and FCF payout ratio of +19.5%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ZWS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ZWS pay dividends?
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.37 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ZWS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ZWS five years ago would be worth approximately $20,799 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ZWS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ZWS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.0% 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.