AstroNova, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

For AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 2.26% and a payout ratio of 112.11%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

30 years
Metric (FY)202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991
Dividends per share (FY)$0.07$0.35$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.35$0.28$0.28$0.24$0.24$0.20$0.21$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.19$0.12$0.12$0.12$0.12$0.12$0.09
Dividend yield (FY) %2.26%1.41%2.08%2.02%1.82%1.87%2.06%3.51%3.49%3.57%3.20%3.44%2.07%1.82%1.56%1.65%1.07%4.50%4.26%3.39%2.56%2.56%1.86%1.45%1.31%1.00%1.05%0.63%0.43%0.00%
Payout ratio (FY) %112.11%33.73%59.16%49.24%45.26%45.65%65.47%24.44%65.63%98.74%61.91%56.63%32.03%21.03%33.24%30.57%21.88%-36.24%-292.18%231.44%75.70%140.00%70.00%26.09%46.15%31.58%20.00%13.89%2.83%0.00%

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2020-04-02March 25, 202020-03-26$0.07
2019-12-26December 18, 192019-12-19$0.07
2019-09-24September 13, 192019-09-16$0.07
2019-06-26June 18, 192019-06-19$0.07
2019-06-24June 14, 192019-06-17$0.07
2019-04-04March 27, 192019-03-28$0.07
2018-12-21December 13, 182018-12-14$0.07
2018-09-21September 13, 182018-09-14$0.07
2018-06-29June 14, 182018-06-15$0.07
2018-03-30March 21, 182018-03-22$0.07
2018-01-02December 12, 172017-12-13$0.07
2017-09-22September 14, 172017-09-15$0.07
2017-06-27June 07, 172017-06-09$0.07
2017-03-30March 21, 172017-03-23$0.07
2017-01-03December 12, 162016-12-14$0.07
2016-09-23September 14, 162016-09-16$0.07
2016-06-28June 08, 162016-06-10$0.07
2016-03-30March 09, 162016-03-11$0.07
2016-01-04December 16, 152015-12-18$0.07
2015-10-02September 09, 152015-09-11$0.07
2015-06-30June 10, 152015-06-12$0.07
2015-04-01March 11, 152015-03-13$0.07
2015-01-02December 17, 142014-12-19$0.07
2014-10-03September 10, 142014-09-12$0.07
2014-07-01June 11, 142014-06-13$0.07
2014-04-01March 12, 142014-03-14$0.07
2014-01-02December 11, 132013-12-13$0.07
2013-10-04September 11, 132013-09-13$0.07
2013-07-01June 12, 132013-06-14$0.07
2013-04-01March 13, 132013-03-15$0.07
2012-12-31December 24, 122012-12-27$0.07
2012-12-27December 05, 122012-12-07$0.07
2012-10-04September 12, 122012-09-14$0.07
2012-07-02June 13, 122012-06-15$0.07
2012-04-02March 14, 122012-03-16$0.07
2012-01-03December 07, 112011-12-09$0.07
2011-10-03September 14, 112011-09-16$0.07
2011-07-01June 08, 112011-06-10$0.07
2011-04-01March 16, 112011-03-18$0.07
2010-12-29December 08, 102010-12-10$0.07
2010-10-01September 08, 102010-09-10$0.07
2010-07-01June 09, 102010-06-11$0.07
2010-04-02March 17, 102010-03-19$0.07
2010-01-04December 09, 092009-12-11$0.06
2009-10-01September 09, 092009-09-11$0.06
2009-07-01June 10, 092009-06-12$0.06
2009-04-03March 18, 092009-03-20$0.06
2009-01-02December 10, 082008-12-12$0.06
2008-10-01September 10, 082008-09-12$0.06
2008-07-01June 11, 082008-06-13$0.06
2008-04-01March 18, 082008-03-21$0.06
2008-01-02December 12, 072007-12-14$0.05
2007-10-01September 05, 072007-09-07$0.05
2007-07-03June 13, 072007-06-15$0.05
2007-04-02March 21, 072007-03-23$0.05
2007-01-02December 06, 062006-12-08$0.05
2006-10-02September 06, 062006-09-08$0.05
2006-07-03June 14, 062006-06-16$0.06
2006-04-03March 22, 062006-03-24$0.05
2006-01-03December 07, 052005-12-09$0.04
2005-10-03September 07, 052005-09-09$0.04
2005-07-01June 15, 052005-06-17$0.04
2005-04-01March 22, 052005-03-25$0.04
2005-01-03December 08, 042004-12-10$0.04
2004-10-01September 08, 042004-09-10$0.04
2004-07-01June 16, 042004-06-18$0.04
2004-04-02March 24, 042004-03-26$0.04
2004-01-02December 10, 032003-12-12$0.04
2003-10-02September 10, 032003-09-13$0.04
2003-07-01June 11, 032003-06-13$0.04
2003-04-04March 26, 032003-03-27$0.04
2003-01-02December 11, 022002-12-13$0.04
2002-10-03September 11, 022002-09-13$0.04
2002-07-02June 12, 022002-06-14$0.04
2002-04-05March 26, 022002-03-28$0.04
2002-01-03December 12, 012001-12-14$0.04
2001-10-04September 17, 012001-09-14$0.04
2001-07-03June 13, 012001-06-15$0.04
2001-03-30March 20, 012001-03-19$0.04
2001-01-03December 13, 002000-12-15$0.04
2000-10-02September 13, 002000-09-15$0.04
2000-07-03June 14, 002000-06-16$0.04
2000-03-31March 21, 002000-03-20$0.04
2000-01-04December 15, 991999-12-17$0.04
1999-10-01September 15, 991999-09-17$0.04
1999-07-01June 16, 991999-06-18$0.04
1999-04-02March 25, 991999-03-23$0.04
1999-01-05December 16, 981998-12-18$0.04
1998-10-02September 16, 981998-09-18$0.04
1998-07-02June 17, 981998-06-19$0.04
1998-04-03March 23, 981998-03-25$0.04
1998-01-02December 17, 971997-12-19$0.04
1997-10-03September 17, 971997-09-19$0.04
1997-07-03June 11, 971997-06-13$0.04
1997-04-04March 26, 971997-03-24$0.03
N/AMarch 20, 97N/A$0.04
1997-01-03December 18, 961996-12-20$0.03
1996-10-03September 18, 961996-09-20$0.03
1996-07-03June 12, 961996-06-14$0.03
1996-04-03March 20, 961996-03-22$0.03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AstroNova, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much AstroNova, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has AstroNova, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for AstroNova, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is AstroNova, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing AstroNova, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can AstroNova, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing AstroNova, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider AstroNova, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include AstroNova, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.