PSMT Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield

PSMT has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 1.26 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.30%
Payout Ratio 25.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 15.83%
Consistency Lifetime 92.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.33%
Payout FCF 46.3%
Streak Years 19
Dividend Rating 68.41%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 71.3%
Total Return 5y: 65.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CA 11,535 M 8.74% 10.0%
ACOMO 869 M 5.94% 7.85%
AD 35,169 M 3.52% 6.05%
ACI 9,146 M 3.11% 5.33%
VLGEA 573 M 2.71% 5.41%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CA 11,535 M 24.4% 95.4%
CASY 24,205 M 11.8% 98.0%
COST 439,203 M 13.3% 43.5%
KR 44,181 M 14.5% 62.3%
TGT 52,506 M 9.36% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail

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Target
 4.38% Yield

PSMT Dividend History: Last 39 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-08-29 Semiannual 0.63 0% 0.56%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-02-28 Semiannual 0.63 8.6% 0.69%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-30 Semiannual 0.58 -42% 0.69%
2024-04-18 2024-04-19 2024-04-30 Other 1 72.4% 1.27%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-02-29 Semiannual 0.58 26.1% 0.73%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-08-31 Semiannual 0.46 0% 0.6%
2023-02-15 2023-02-16 2023-02-28 Semiannual 0.46 7% 0.64%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-31 Semiannual 0.43 0% 0.67%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-02-28 Semiannual 0.43 22.9% 0.61%
2021-08-12 2021-08-15 2021-08-31 Semiannual 0.35 0% 0.41%
2021-02-11 2021-02-15 2021-02-26 Semiannual 0.35 0% 0.34%
2020-08-13 2020-08-15 2020-08-31 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-15 2020-02-28 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-08-30 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-02-28 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-08-31 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2018-02-13 2018-02-14 2018-02-28 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-08-31 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-02-28 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-31 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-15 2016-02-29 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-08-31 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-02-27 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-08-29 Semiannual 0.35 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-02-28 Semiannual 0.35 16.7% N/A
2013-08-13 2013-08-15 2013-08-30 Semiannual 0.3 0% N/A
2012-12-06 2012-12-10 2012-12-21 Semiannual 0.3 0% N/A
2012-08-13 2012-08-15 2012-08-31 Semiannual 0.3 0% N/A
2012-02-13 2012-02-15 2012-02-29 Semiannual 0.3 0% N/A
2011-08-11 2011-08-15 2011-08-31 Semiannual 0.3 0% N/A
2011-02-11 2011-02-15 2011-02-28 Semiannual 0.3 20% N/A
2010-08-11 2010-08-13 2010-08-31 Semiannual 0.25 0% N/A
2010-02-10 2010-02-15 2010-02-26 Semiannual 0.25 0% N/A
2009-08-12 2009-08-14 2009-08-31 Semiannual 0.25 0% N/A
2009-02-11 2009-02-13 2009-02-27 Semiannual 0.25 56.3% N/A
2008-10-10 2008-10-15 2008-10-31 Semiannual 0.16 0% N/A
2008-04-11 2008-04-15 2008-04-30 Semiannual 0.16 0% N/A
2007-10-11 2007-10-15 2007-10-31 Semiannual 0.16 0% N/A
2007-04-11 2007-04-15 2007-04-30 Other 0.16 0% N/A

PSMT Dividend FAQ

PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) operates U.S.-style membership warehouse clubs across the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia, offering a broad assortment of private-label and branded groceries, household goods, electronics, and ancillary services such as optical, pharmacy, and curbside pickup.

What is the Dividend Yield of PSMT?

As of February 2026, PSMT`s dividend yield is 1.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.26 USD by the current share price of 156.83.

Does PSMT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, PSMT paid a dividend of 1.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 0.63 USD.

How often does PSMT pay dividends?

PSMT pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, PSMT has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.

PSMT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PSMT for the next 4 payments are between 0.537 (-14.8%) and 0.725 (+15.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will PSMT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.63 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for PriceSmart (PSMT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PSMT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for PriceSmart (PSMT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of PSMT?

PSMT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.8% per year.
Strong growth: PSMT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of PSMT?

PSMT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.33%. If you bought PSMT's shares at 94.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.26 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.33% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PSMT?

PSMT Payout Consistency is 92.3%. 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: PriceSmart has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PSMT have a good Dividend Yield?

PSMT`s 1.30% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PSMT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PSMT is 25.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of PSMT?

PSMT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.41%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PSMT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PSMT's Outstanding Shares?

PriceSmart's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.15% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has PSMT ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1996 5,900,000
1997 5,833,300 -1.13%
1998 5,000,000 -14.29%
1999 5,185,200 +3.7%
2000 6,732,000 +29.83%
2001 6,557,000 -2.6%
2002 6,970,000 +6.3%
2003 7,079,000 +1.56%
2004 10,311,000 +45.66%
2005 26,005,000 +152.21%
2006 29,105,000 +11.92%
2007 29,494,000 +1.34%
2008 29,111,000 -1.3%
2009 29,163,000 +0.18%
2010 29,362,000 +0.68%
2011 29,517,000 +0.53%
2012 29,604,000 +0.29%
2013 29,702,000 +0.33%
2014 29,799,000 +0.33%
2015 29,896,000 +0.33%
2016 29,987,000 +0.3%
2017 30,079,000 +0.31%
2018 30,189,000 +0.37%
2019 30,284,000 +0.31%
2020 30,420,000 +0.45%
2021 30,603,000 +0.6%
2022 30,719,000 +0.38%
2023 30,269,000 -1.46%
2024 30,020,000 -0.82%
2025 30,180,000 +0.53%

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: 2026-02-03 04:21