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LIF Dividend History & Analysis | 8.2% Yield

LIF has a dividend yield of 8.2% and paid 2.25 CAD per share in the last 12M. Review its complete payout history and a peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.19%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.25
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.33%
Overall Dividend Rating 47.10%
Yield on Cost 5y 14.54%
Payout Ratio 104.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 42.8%
Total Return 12m: -6.83%
Total Return 5y: 71.25%
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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.

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
TX 6,233 M 8.75% 26.1%
CIA 1,644 M 9.90% 19.3%
VK 4,553 M 9.63% 16.3%
LIF 1,287 M 8.19% 14.5%
SXC 626 M 6.0% 17.7%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
SID 1,900 M 159% 61.8%
RYI 663 M 46.0% 100%
HCC 2,701 M 32.6% 62.6%
ALLEI 1,791 M 19.5% 100%
STLD 19,422 M 13.0% 98.7%

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RYI
Ryerson Holding
 3.56% Yield
SXC
SunCoke Energy
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TX
Ternium
 8.75% Yield
APAM
Aperam
 7.77% Yield
STLD
Steel Dynamics
 1.54% Yield
RS
Reliance Steel
 1.61% Yield

LIF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (CAD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-30 Quarterly 0.3 -40% 1.06%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.5 -33.3% 1.71%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-29 Quarterly 0.75 7.1% 2.61%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-28 Quarterly 0.7 -36.4% 2.14%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-26 Quarterly 1.1 144.4% 3.74%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-26 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.55%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-26 Quarterly 0.45 -52.6% 1.39%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-26 Quarterly 0.95 46.2% 2.97%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-26 Quarterly 0.65 30% 2.11%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-26 Quarterly 0.5 -28.6% 1.58%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-26 Quarterly 0.7 -30% 2.02%
2022-09-28 2022-09-29 2022-10-26 Quarterly 1 11.1% 3.47%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-26 Quarterly 0.9 80% 2.98%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-26 Quarterly 0.5 -56.5% 1.17%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-26 Quarterly 1.15 -45.2% 3.01%
2021-09-28 2021-09-30 2021-10-26 Quarterly 2.1 20% 5.51%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-26 Quarterly 1.75 75% 3.71%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-26 Quarterly 1 -44.4% 2.75%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-26 Quarterly 1.8 300% 5.28%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-25 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.75%
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-25 Quarterly 0.45 28.6% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-25 Quarterly 0.35 -66.7% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-25 Quarterly 1.05 5% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-25 Quarterly 1 11.1% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-30 2019-07-25 Quarterly 0.9 -14.3% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-31 2019-04-25 Quarterly 1.05 75% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-25 Quarterly 0.6 9.1% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-30 2018-10-25 Quarterly 0.55 120% N/A
2018-06-29 2018-06-30 2018-07-25 Quarterly 0.25 -28.6% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-31 2018-04-25 Quarterly 0.35 -36.4% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-31 2018-01-25 Quarterly 0.55 -45% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-30 2017-10-25 Quarterly 1 66.7% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-25 Quarterly 0.6 20% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-25 Quarterly 0.5 100% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-31 2017-01-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-25 Quarterly 0.25 -28.6% N/A
2014-12-29 2015-01-25 2015-01-25 Quarterly 0.35 -30% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-25 Quarterly 0.5 56.3% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-09-17 Quarterly 0.32 -20% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-25 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-25 Quarterly 0.4 -46.7% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-25 Quarterly 0.75 100% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-25 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2013-06-26 2013-06-30 2013-07-25 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A

LIF Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of LIF?

As of August 2025, LIF`s dividend yield is 8.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.25 CAD by the current share price of 26.49.

Does LIF pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, LIF paid a dividend of 2.25 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-30 and the payout was 0.3 CAD.

How often does LIF pay dividends?

LIF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LIF has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-30.

Will LIF pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3 CAD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Labrador Iron Ore (LIF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LIF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Labrador Iron Ore (LIF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of LIF?

LIF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.33% per year.
Negative growth: LIF's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of LIF?

LIF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 14.5%. If you bought LIF's shares at 15.47 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.25 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 14.5% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LIF?

LIF Payout Consistency is 42.8%. 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 unstable: Labrador Iron Ore has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does LIF have a good Dividend Yield?

LIF`s 8.19% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LIF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LIF is 104.7%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of LIF?

LIF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 47.10%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LIF Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LIF`s Outstanding Shares?

Labrador Iron Ore`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.24% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -66.7%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Labrador Iron Ore ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2011-06-28 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1999 60,000,000
2000 60,000,000
2001 60,000,000
2002 60,000,000
2003 60,000,000
2004 64,000,000 +6.67%
2005 64,000,000
2006 64,000,000
2007 64,000,000
2008 63,566,300 -0.68%
2009 64,227,200 +1.04%
2010 64,138,000 -0.14%
2011 64,728,800 +0.92%
2012 63,746,800 -1.52%
2013 64,569,400 +1.29%
2014 62,284,400 -3.54%
2015 64,693,500 +3.87%
2016 64,050,300 -0.99%
2017 64,363,800 +0.49%
2018 64,506,600 +0.22%
2019 63,904,100 -0.93%
2020 64,183,700 +0.44%
2021 63,884,800 -0.47%
2022 64,000,000 +0.18%
2023 64,000,000
2024 63,413,200 -0.92%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.