SHLD Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield
SHLD has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 0.36 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-30 | 2026-01-07 | 0.237 | +99.2% | 0.36% | |
| 2025-06-27 | 0.119 | -13.8% | 0.2% | |||
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-07 | Semiannual | 0.138 | +126.2% | 0.37% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-07-05 | Semiannual | 0.061 | -14.1% | 0.18% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-08 | Semiannual | 0.071 | 0% | 0.25% |
SHLD Dividend FAQ
As of May 2026, SHLD's dividend yield is 0.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.36 USD by the current share price of 64.37.
As of May 2026, SHLD paid a dividend of 0.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-30 and the payout was 0.237 USD.
SHLD pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, SHLD has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-30.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SHLD for the next payments are between 0.228 (-3.8%) and 0.3 (+26.6%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.82%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.237 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Defense Tech (SHLD) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Defense Tech (SHLD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
SHLD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 124% per year. Strong growth: SHLD's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
SHLD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.46%. If you bought SHLD's shares at 24.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.36 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.46% of your original purchase price.
SHLD 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: Defense Tech has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
SHLD's 0.56% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of SHLD is unknown.
SHLD's Overall Dividend Rating is 57.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-05-17 02:16 UTC