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FSS Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield

FSS has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 0.56 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.51%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.56
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.06%
Dividend Rating 55.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.79%
Payout Ratio 14.2%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 94.43%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 18.4%
Total Return 5y: 247.3%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
8TRA 17,698 M 5.57% 8.92%
TRN 2,223 M 5.61% 6.95%
DTG 33,333 M 5.09% 6.62%
PCAR 58,713 M 2.75% 6.50%
WNC 356 M 4.60% 2.62%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
REVG 3,053 M 178% 93.3%
8TRA 17,698 M 61.5% 89.1%
WAB 37,125 M 18.6% 97.2%
DTG 33,333 M 20.9% 98.8%
TEX 3,619 M 12.3% 36.6%

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8TRA
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TRN
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 5.61% Yield
DTG
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 5.09% Yield
ALSN
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OSK
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PCAR
PACCAR
 2.75% Yield

FSS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-02 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.13%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-08-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.11%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-05-30 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.15%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.14 16.7% 0.18%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.13%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-08-30 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.13%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-05-31 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.14%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.12 20% 0.15%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.14%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.17%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-02 Quarterly 0.1 11.1% 0.19%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.18%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-12-02 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.18%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-02 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.21%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-03 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.27%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.26%
2021-11-18 2021-11-19 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.19%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.23%
2021-05-20 2021-05-21 2021-06-02 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.22%
2021-03-18 2021-03-19 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.09 12.5% 0.23%
2020-11-18 2020-11-19 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-08-20 2020-08-21 2020-09-04 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-06-02 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-03-17 2020-03-18 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-11-12 2019-11-13 2019-11-26 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-08-13 2019-08-14 2019-08-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2018-11-09 2018-11-13 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2018-08-13 2018-08-14 2018-08-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-05-29 Quarterly 0.08 14.3% N/A
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-03-19 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-11-13 2017-11-14 2017-12-05 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-09-06 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-06-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-12-06 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-08-12 2016-08-16 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-05-13 2016-05-17 2016-06-07 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-17 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-11-13 2015-11-17 2015-12-08 Quarterly 0.07 16.7% N/A
2015-08-04 2015-08-06 2015-08-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-05-15 2015-05-19 2015-06-09 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-03-05 2015-03-09 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.06 100% N/A
2014-11-07 2014-11-12 2014-12-02 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2014-08-08 2014-08-12 2014-09-03 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2014-05-09 2014-05-13 2014-06-03 Quarterly 0.03 -50% N/A
2010-12-07 2010-12-09 2011-01-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2010-09-10 2010-09-14 2010-10-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2010-06-15 2010-06-17 2010-07-07 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A

FSS Dividend FAQ

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS) designs, manufactures, and sells a broad range of municipal- and industrial-focused equipment, operating through two primary segments: the Environmental Solutions Group and the Safety & Security Systems Group. The company serves customers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and other international markets, leveraging a mix of direct sales and dealer networks.

What is the Dividend Yield of FSS?

As of January 2026, FSS`s dividend yield is 0.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.56 USD by the current share price of 108.59.

Does FSS pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, FSS paid a dividend of 0.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 0.14 USD.

How often does FSS pay dividends?

FSS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FSS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

FSS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FSS for the next 4 payments are between 0.099 (-29.3%) and 0.101 (-27.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will FSS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.14 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Federal Signal (FSS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FSS?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of FSS?

FSS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.1% per year.
Strong growth: FSS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FSS?

FSS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.79%. If you bought FSS's shares at 31.27 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.56 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.79% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FSS?

FSS Payout Consistency is 84.4%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Federal Signal has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FSS have a good Dividend Yield?

FSS`s 0.51% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FSS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FSS is 14.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of FSS?

FSS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FSS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FSS`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Federal Signal`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.16% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -33.3%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Federal Signal ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1994-03-02 with a factor of 4:3. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.33.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 45,237,000
1986 47,107,000 +4.13%
1987 47,272,000 +0.35%
1988 45,425,000 -3.91%
1989 45,713,000 +0.63%
1990 46,250,000 +1.17%
1991 46,111,100 -0.3%
1992 46,500,000 +0.84%
1993 46,521,700 +0.05%
1994 45,925,900 -1.28%
1995 45,625,000 -0.66%
1996 45,428,600 -0.43%
1997 45,714,300 +0.63%
1998 45,277,800 -0.95%
1999 46,000,000 +1.6%
2000 45,302,000 -1.52%
2001 45,217,000 -0.19%
2002 45,305,000 +0.19%
2003 47,977,000 +5.9%
2004 48,100,000 +0.26%
2005 48,200,000 +0.21%
2006 47,900,000 -0.62%
2007 47,800,000 -0.21%
2008 47,600,000 -0.42%
2009 48,000,000 +0.84%
2010 62,200,000 +29.58%
2011 62,200,000
2012 62,400,000 +0.32%
2013 62,600,000 +0.32%
2014 62,700,000 +0.16%
2015 62,300,000 -0.64%
2016 59,800,000 -4.01%
2017 59,800,000
2018 60,000,000 +0.33%
2019 60,200,000 +0.33%
2020 60,300,000 +0.17%
2021 61,700,000 +2.32%
2022 61,200,000 -0.81%
2023 61,600,000 +0.65%
2024 61,900,000 +0.49%
2025 61,400,000 -0.81%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-25 02:41