POWL Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

POWL has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 1.16 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.40%
Payout Ratio 2.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.71%
Consistency Lifetime 97.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 10.47%
Payout FCF 6.7%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 55.72%
Ex-Dividend in 1 days: Buy before May 20, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Electrical Components & Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
MRN 990 M 4.29% 7.11%
LR 46,891 M 2.05% 5.84%
NEX 8,472 M 2.60% 3.95%
EMR 78,095 M 2.07% 2.54%
HUBB 25,549 M 1.26% 3.88%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
VRT 144,513 M 105.11% 98.6%
NEX 8,472 M 38.83% 65.8%
PRY 52,134 M 12.47% 91.4%
LR 46,891 M 11.57% 98.1%
AME 53,042 M 11.58% 94.5%
Quality Dividend Peers in Electrical Components & Equipment LR Legrand
2.05% Yield ROK Rockwell Automation
1.54% Yield NEX Nexans S.A.
2.60% Yield
POWL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-20 2026-05-20 2026-06-17 Quarterly 0.09 -66.7% N/A
2026-02-18 2026-02-18 2026-03-18 Quarterly 0.27 +0.9% 0.05%
2025-11-19 2025-11-19 2025-12-17 Quarterly 0.2675 0% 0.08%
2025-08-20 2025-08-20 2025-09-17 Quarterly 0.2675 0% 0.11%
2025-05-21 2025-05-21 2025-06-18 Quarterly 0.2675 0% 0.15%
2025-02-19 2025-02-19 2025-03-19 Quarterly 0.2675 +1% 0.13%
2024-11-20 2024-11-20 2024-12-18 Quarterly 0.265 0% 0.1%
2024-08-14 2024-08-14 2024-09-18 Quarterly 0.265 0% 0.16%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-06-12 Quarterly 0.265 0% 0.16%
2024-02-13 2024-02-14 2024-03-13 Quarterly 0.265 +0.9% 0.18%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-13 Quarterly 0.2625 0% 0.31%
2023-08-15 2023-08-16 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.2625 0% 0.32%
2023-05-16 2023-05-17 2023-06-14 Quarterly 0.2625 0% 0.46%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.2625 +1% 0.61%
2022-11-15 2022-11-16 2022-12-14 Quarterly 0.26 0% 1.01%
2022-08-16 2022-08-17 2022-09-21 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.96%
2022-05-17 2022-05-18 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% 1.02%
2022-02-15 2022-02-16 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% 1.13%
2021-11-16 2021-11-17 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.95%
2021-08-17 2021-08-18 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% 1.01%
2021-05-18 2021-05-19 2021-06-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.71%
2021-02-16 2021-02-17 2021-03-17 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-11-17 2020-11-18 2020-12-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-08-18 2020-08-19 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-05-19 2020-05-20 2020-06-17 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-02-18 2020-02-19 2020-03-18 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-11-19 2019-11-20 2019-12-18 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-08-20 2019-08-21 2019-09-18 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-05-21 2019-05-22 2019-06-19 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-02-19 2019-02-20 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2018-11-20 2018-11-21 2018-12-19 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2018-08-21 2018-08-22 2018-09-19 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2018-05-22 2018-05-23 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2018-02-20 2018-02-21 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-11-20 2017-11-21 2017-12-13 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-08-21 2017-08-23 2017-09-13 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-05-15 2017-05-17 2017-06-14 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-11-14 2016-11-16 2016-12-14 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-08-15 2016-08-17 2016-09-14 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-05-16 2016-05-18 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-02-12 2016-02-17 2016-03-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2015-11-16 2015-11-18 2015-12-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2015-08-17 2015-08-19 2015-09-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2015-05-18 2015-05-20 2015-06-17 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2015-02-13 2015-02-18 2015-03-18 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2014-11-17 2014-11-19 2014-12-17 Quarterly 0.26 +4% N/A
2014-08-18 2014-08-20 2014-09-17 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-05-19 2014-05-21 2014-06-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-02-14 2014-02-19 2014-03-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

POWL Dividend FAQ

Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) specializes in the design and manufacture of custom-engineered electrical systems, including integrated power control substations, switchgears, and circuit breakers. The company supports a global client base across diverse sectors such as oil and gas, electric utilities, data centers, and heavy industrial manufacturing. Beyond equipment fabrication, the firm provides comprehensive lifecycle support through field services, retrofitting, and technical maintenance.

What is the Dividend Yield of POWL?

As of May 2026, POWL's dividend yield is 0.40%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.16 USD by the current share price of 292.65.

Does POWL pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, POWL paid a dividend of 1.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-20 and the payout was 0.09 USD.

How often does POWL pay dividends?

POWL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, POWL has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-20.

POWL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for POWL for the next payments are between 0.09 (+0.0%) and 0.091 (+1.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.12%.

Will POWL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.09 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Powell Industries (POWL) is 2026-05-20.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for POWL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Powell Industries (POWL) is 2026-05-20.

What is the Dividend Growth of POWL?

POWL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.71% per year. Weak growth: POWL's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of POWL?

POWL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.5%. If you bought POWL's shares at 11.10 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.5% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of POWL?

POWL Payout Consistency is 97.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Powell Industries has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does POWL have a good Dividend Yield?

POWL's 0.40% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of POWL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of POWL is 2.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of POWL?

POWL's Overall Dividend Rating is 55.72%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

POWL Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in POWL's Outstanding Shares?

Powell Industries's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -9.0%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has POWL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 6, 2026 with a ratio of 3:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 30,612,000 0%
1986 30,612,000 0%
1987 30,612,000 0%
1988 30,612,000 0%
1989 30,612,000 0%
1990 32,001,000 +4.54%
1991 31,668,000 -1.04%
1992 30,000,000 -5.27%
1993 30,000,000 0%
1994 30,000,000 0%
1995 31,875,000 +6.25%
1996 32,727,000 +2.67%
1997 32,727,000 0%
1998 33,000,000 +0.83%
1999 32,145,000 -2.59%
2000 31,293,000 -2.65%
2001 32,040,000 +2.39%
2002 32,028,000 -0.04%
2003 32,274,000 +0.77%
2004 32,211,000 -0.2%
2005 33,012,000 +2.49%
2006 33,363,000 +1.06%
2007 34,116,000 +2.26%
2008 34,437,000 +0.94%
2009 34,878,000 +1.28%
2010 35,319,000 +1.26%
2011 35,292,000 -0.08%
2012 36,000,000 +2.01%
2013 36,162,000 +0.45%
2014 36,123,000 -0.11%
2015 34,185,000 -5.37%
2016 34,314,000 +0.38%
2017 34,491,000 +0.52%
2018 11,551,000 -66.51%
2019 34,995,000 +202.96%
2020 35,022,000 +0.08%
2021 35,295,000 +0.78%
2022 36,231,000 +2.65%
2023 36,522,000 +0.8%
2024 36,456,000 -0.18%
2025 36,489,000 +0.09%
2026 36,543,000 +0.15%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-13 02:37 UTC