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SFL Dividend History & Analysis | 14.7% Yield

SFL has a dividend yield of 14.7% and paid 1.21 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 14.70%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.21
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.71%
Overall Dividend Rating 75.34%
Yield on Cost 5y 28.27%
Payout Ratio 3.9%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 71.36%

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: -11.7% (S&P 500: 14.6%)
Total Return 5y: 97.9% (S&P 500: 100.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TK 855 M 20.6% 160%
BWLP 2,001 M 10.6% 58.3%
TRMD 2,287 M 9.43% 51.0%
LPG 1,068 M 9.89% 49.1%
WES 15,912 M 9.17% 42.1%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
INSW 2,692 M 121% 97.9%
TK 855 M 124% 70.0%
NVGS 1,189 M 100% 100%
ASC 533 M 116% 39.6%
HAFN 3,274 M 89.6% 67.5%

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SFL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-29 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2025-09-12 2025-09-12 2025-09-29 Quarterly 0.2 -25.9% 2.48%
2025-06-12 2025-06-12 2025-06-27 Quarterly 0.27 0% 3.14%
2025-03-12 2025-03-12 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.27 0% 3.23%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.27 0% 2.69%
2024-09-11 2024-09-11 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.27 0% 2.5%
2024-05-24 2024-05-28 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.27 3.8% 1.92%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.26 4% 1.97%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-28 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% 2.24%
2023-09-13 2023-09-14 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.24 0% 2.2%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% 2.58%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-30 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% 2.52%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.23 0% 2.42%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-29 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% 2.17%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-29 Quarterly 0.22 10% 2.2%
2022-03-15 2022-03-16 2022-03-29 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% 2.08%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-29 Quarterly 0.18 20% 2.13%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% 1.84%
2021-06-11 2021-06-14 2021-06-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% 1.72%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-30 Quarterly 0.15 0% 1.83%
2020-12-11 2020-12-14 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.15 -40% 2.24%
2020-09-16 2020-09-17 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-06-17 2020-06-18 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.25 -28.6% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-25 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-09-11 2019-09-12 2019-09-23 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-06-10 2019-06-11 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-03-11 2019-03-12 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-12-11 2018-12-12 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-27 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2017-12-08 2017-12-11 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.35 -22.2% N/A
2017-06-15 2017-06-16 2017-06-29 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-16 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-12-08 2016-12-12 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-09-08 2016-09-12 2016-09-29 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-06-10 2016-06-14 2016-06-29 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-03-14 2016-03-16 2016-03-30 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.45 2.3% N/A
2015-09-10 2015-09-14 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.44 2.3% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.43 2.4% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.42 2.4% N/A
2014-12-10 2014-12-12 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2014-06-10 2014-06-12 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.41 2.5% N/A
2014-03-10 2014-03-12 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.4 2.6% N/A
2013-12-10 2013-12-12 2013-12-30 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2013-09-10 2013-09-12 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A

SFL Dividend FAQ

SFL Corporation Ltd. (NYSE:SFL) is a Bermuda-incorporated owner and lessor of maritime and offshore assets, operating a diversified fleet that includes 18 tankers, 15 dry-bulk carriers, 29 container ships, seven car carriers and two drilling rigs as of 31 Dec 2024. The company generates revenue through medium- and long-term charters across multiple segments-oil and product transportation, dry-bulk and container shipping, car transport, and offshore drilling-while maintaining a global presence in key flag states such as Bermuda, Cyprus, Liberia and Singapore.

What is the Dividend Yield of SFL?

As of December 2025, SFL`s dividend yield is 14.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.21 USD by the current share price of 8.23.

Does SFL pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, SFL paid a dividend of 1.21 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.2 USD.

How often does SFL pay dividends?

SFL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SFL has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-12.

SFL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SFL for the next 4 payments are between 0.169 (-15.5%) and 0.22 (+10.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SFL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for SFL (SFL) is 2025-12-12.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SFL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for SFL (SFL) is 2025-12-12.

What is the Dividend Growth of SFL?

SFL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.71% per year.
Weak growth: SFL's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SFL?

SFL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 28.3%. If you bought SFL's shares at 4.28 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.21 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 28.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SFL?

SFL Payout Consistency is 89.4%. 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: SFL has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SFL have a good Dividend Yield?

SFL`s 14.70% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SFL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SFL is 3.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SFL?

SFL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 75.34%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2025-11-19 02:41