Lear Corporation Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Lear Corporation (LEA). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

15 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011
Dividends per share (FY)$3.08$3.08$3.08$3.08$1.77$1.02$3.00$2.80$2.00$1.20$1.00$0.80$0.68$0.56$0.61
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A3.27%2.19%2.51%0.97%0.70%2.20%2.31%1.14%0.93%0.83%0.83%0.85%1.18%1.24%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A34.29%31.77%56.61%28.54%42.46%23.60%16.35%10.69%9.11%10.53%9.71%13.54%4.26%9.45%

Dividend Payout History

58 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-30December 10, 252025-12-10$0.77
2025-09-23September 03, 252025-09-03$0.77
2025-06-25June 05, 252025-06-05$0.77
2025-03-26March 06, 252025-03-06$0.77
2024-12-30December 11, 242024-12-11$0.77
2024-09-23September 04, 242024-09-04$0.77
2024-06-25June 06, 242024-06-06$0.77
2024-03-27March 07, 242024-03-08$0.77
2023-12-26December 05, 232023-12-06$0.77
2023-09-19August 30, 232023-08-31$0.77
2023-06-28June 08, 232023-06-09$0.77
2023-03-29March 09, 232023-03-10$0.77
2022-12-27December 06, 222022-12-07$0.77
2022-09-20August 31, 222022-09-01$0.77
2022-06-29June 09, 222022-06-10$0.77
2022-03-30March 10, 222022-03-11$0.77
2021-12-29December 09, 212021-12-10$0.77
2021-09-21September 01, 212021-09-02$0.50
2021-06-30June 10, 212021-06-11$0.25
2021-03-23March 03, 212021-03-04$0.25
2020-12-29December 09, 202020-12-10$0.25
2020-03-18February 27, 202020-02-28$0.77
2019-12-26December 05, 192019-12-06$0.75
2019-09-17August 28, 192019-08-29$0.75
2019-06-26June 06, 192019-06-07$0.75
2019-03-20February 28, 192019-03-01$0.75
2018-12-26December 06, 182018-12-07$0.70
2018-09-18August 29, 182018-08-30$0.70
2018-06-27June 07, 182018-06-08$0.70
2018-03-26March 06, 182018-03-07$0.70
2017-12-27December 07, 172017-12-08$0.50
2017-09-19August 29, 172017-08-31$0.50
2017-06-28June 07, 172017-06-09$0.50
2017-03-23March 01, 172017-03-03$0.50
2016-12-30December 07, 162016-12-09$0.30
2016-09-22August 30, 162016-09-01$0.30
2016-06-30June 08, 162016-06-10$0.30
2016-03-23February 29, 162016-03-02$0.30
2015-12-30December 09, 152015-12-11$0.25
2015-09-21August 31, 152015-09-02$0.25
2015-06-24June 03, 152015-06-05$0.25
2015-03-23March 02, 152015-03-04$0.25
2014-12-30December 09, 142014-12-11$0.20
2014-09-24September 03, 142014-09-05$0.20
2014-06-25June 04, 142014-06-06$0.20
2014-03-20February 26, 142014-02-28$0.20
2013-12-26December 04, 132013-12-06$0.17
2013-09-25September 04, 132013-09-06$0.17
2013-06-26June 05, 132013-06-07$0.17
2013-03-20February 27, 132013-03-01$0.17
2012-12-26December 04, 122012-12-06$0.14
2012-09-25September 04, 122012-09-06$0.14
2012-06-26June 05, 122012-06-07$0.14
2012-03-21February 29, 122012-03-02$0.14
2011-12-21November 30, 112011-12-02$0.12
2011-09-21August 31, 112011-09-02$0.12
2011-06-22June 01, 112011-06-03$0.12
2011-03-16March 02, 112011-03-04$0.25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lear Corporation's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Lear Corporation 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 Lear Corporation's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Lear Corporation, 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 Lear Corporation a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Lear Corporation'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 Lear Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Lear Corporation'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 Lear Corporation dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Lear Corporation 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.