AOS Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

AOS has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 1.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.20%
Payout Ratio 38.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.5%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.2%
Payout FCF 31%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 60.3%
Chowder Number yield + growth 8.7% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +29% avg 1.71% vs now 2.20%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 0.7x healthy
Income per 10k invested 220 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly AOS annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Smith AO distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year AOS year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Smith AO's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History AOS dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Smith AO's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left)

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Top 10 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
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AOS Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data

Jan 0.45% 100
Feb - -
Mar - -
Apr 0.47% 100
May - -
Jun - -
Jul 0.47% 100
Aug - -
Sep - -
Oct 0.49% 100
Nov - -
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of August 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-07-31 2026-07-31 2026-08-17 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.61%
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 2026-05-15 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.56%
2026-01-30 2026-01-30 2026-02-17 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.49%
2025-10-31 2025-10-31 2025-11-17 Quarterly 0.36 +5.9% 0.55%
2025-07-31 2025-07-31 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.49%
2025-04-30 2025-04-30 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.51%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-18 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.5%
2024-10-31 2024-10-31 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.34 +6.3% 0.45%
2024-07-31 2024-07-31 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.37%
2024-04-29 2024-04-30 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.39%
2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.41%
2023-10-30 2023-10-31 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.32 +6.7% 0.47%
2023-07-28 2023-07-31 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.4%
2023-04-27 2023-04-28 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.43%
2023-01-30 2023-01-31 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.5%
2022-10-28 2022-10-31 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.3 +7.1% 0.58%
2022-07-28 2022-07-29 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.45%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.45%
2022-01-28 2022-01-31 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.37%
2021-10-28 2021-10-29 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.42%

AOS Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of AOS?

As of August 2026, AOS's dividend yield is 2.20%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.44 USD by the current share price of 62.41.

Does AOS pay a dividend?

As of August 2026, AOS paid a dividend of 1.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-31 and the payout was 0.36 USD.

How often does AOS pay dividends?

AOS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AOS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-31.

AOS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AOS for the next payments are between 0.372 (+3.3%) and 0.382 (+6.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.42%.

Will AOS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.36 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Smith AO (AOS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AOS?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of AOS?

AOS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.46% per year. Strong growth: AOS's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AOS?

AOS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.22%. If you bought AOS's shares at 65.00 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.22% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AOS?

AOS Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Smith AO has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AOS have a good Dividend Yield?

AOS's 2.20% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AOS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AOS is 38.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AOS?

AOS's Overall Dividend Rating is 60.33%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AOS Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in AOS's Outstanding Shares?

Smith AO's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.99% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -98.7%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has AOS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 6, 2016 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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 184,284,000 0%
1986 184,284,000 0%
1987 184,284,000 0%
1988 184,284,000 0%
1989 184,284,000 0%
1990 184,284,000 0%
1991 184,284,000 0%
1992 184,284,000 0%
1993 167,476,800 -9.12%
1994 167,476,800 0%
1995 167,476,800 0%
1996 167,476,800 0%
1997 167,476,800 0%
1998 142,454,100 -14.94%
1999 142,190,200 -0.19%
2000 142,969,300 +0.55%
2001 143,142,000 +0.12%
2002 177,134,100 +23.75%
2003 179,474,500 +1.32%
2004 180,029,100 +0.31%
2005 185,544,000 +3.06%
2006 186,029,400 +0.26%
2007 181,328,700 -2.53%
2008 181,639,400 +0.17%
2009 183,882,000 +1.23%
2010 186,160,000 +1.24%
2011 185,868,000 -0.16%
2012 186,340,000 +0.25%
2013 184,040,000 -1.23%
2014 180,418,000 -1.97%
2015 177,348,000 -1.7%
2016 175,956,000 -0.78%
2017 173,775,000 -1.24%
2018 170,640,000 -1.8%
2019 164,185,000 -3.78%
2020 162,866,000 -0.8%
2021 160,171,000 -1.65%
2022 153,158,000 -4.38%
2023 149,436,000 -2.43%
2024 145,758,000 -2.46%
2025 139,933,000 -4%
2026 138,511,000 -1.02%

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: 2026-08-01 02:37 UTC