Daktronics, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

For Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 4.42% and a payout ratio of 1831.77%. 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)

16 years
Metric (FY)2020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005
Dividends per share (FY)$0.05$0.22$0.28$0.28$0.30$0.40$0.39$0.30$0.73$0.62$0.60$0.10$0.09$0.07$0.12$0.10
Dividend yield (FY) %4.42%3.69%3.10%3.31%4.59%3.72%2.99%7.31%7.61%5.58%1.13%0.99%0.47%0.26%0.25%0.00%
Payout ratio (FY) %1831.77%-1310.44%223.37%132.00%851.82%83.22%75.16%135.47%305.69%174.07%-55.43%13.75%10.57%9.58%9.15%0.00%

Dividend Payout History

39 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2020-03-19March 06, 202020-03-09$0.05
2019-12-26December 13, 192019-12-16$0.05
2019-09-26September 13, 192019-09-16$0.05
2019-06-20June 07, 192019-06-10$0.05
2019-03-21March 08, 192019-03-11$0.07
2018-12-20December 07, 182018-12-10$0.07
2018-09-27September 14, 182018-09-17$0.07
2018-06-21June 08, 182018-06-11$0.07
2018-03-22March 09, 182018-03-12$0.07
2017-12-21December 08, 172017-12-11$0.07
2017-09-21September 08, 172017-09-11$0.07
2017-06-23June 09, 172017-06-13$0.07
2017-03-24March 09, 172017-03-13$0.07
2016-12-23December 08, 162016-12-12$0.07
2016-09-23September 08, 162016-09-12$0.07
2016-07-08June 23, 162016-06-27$0.06
2016-03-22March 09, 162016-03-11$0.10
2015-12-30December 17, 152015-12-21$0.10
2015-09-25September 10, 152015-09-14$0.10
2015-06-23June 10, 152015-06-12$0.10
2015-03-27March 12, 152015-03-16$0.10
2014-12-26December 11, 142014-12-15$0.10
2014-09-26September 11, 142014-09-15$0.10
2014-06-13May 29, 142014-06-02$0.10
2014-03-21March 06, 142014-03-10$0.09
2013-12-20December 04, 132013-12-06$0.09
2013-09-20September 04, 132013-09-06$0.09
2013-06-14May 30, 132013-06-03$0.12
2012-12-20December 06, 122012-12-10$0.61
2012-06-25June 12, 122012-06-14$0.12
2011-12-22December 06, 112011-12-08$0.51
2011-06-24June 09, 112011-06-13$0.11
2010-10-14September 28, 102010-09-30$0.50
2010-06-25June 10, 102010-06-14$0.10
2009-06-23June 05, 092009-06-09$0.10
2008-06-24June 06, 082008-06-10$0.09
2007-06-20June 04, 072007-06-06$0.07
2006-06-21June 05, 062006-06-07$0.12
2005-06-28June 10, 052005-06-14$0.10

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The dividend yield shows how much Daktronics, 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 Daktronics, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Daktronics, 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 Daktronics, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Daktronics, 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 Daktronics, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Daktronics, 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 Daktronics, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Daktronics, 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.