Oceaneering International, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Oceaneering International, Inc. (OII), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 2.13% and a payout ratio of 26.57%. 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)

7 years
Metric (FY)2017201620152014201320122011
Dividends per share (FY)$0.45$0.96$1.08$1.03$0.84$0.69$0.37
Dividend yield (FY) %2.13%3.40%2.90%1.87%1.06%1.28%0.98%
Payout ratio (FY) %26.57%382.89%46.08%25.62%24.46%25.78%20.67%

Dividend Payout History

26 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2017-09-15August 23, 172017-08-25$0.15
2017-06-16May 24, 172017-05-26$0.15
2017-03-17February 22, 172017-02-24$0.15
2016-12-16November 22, 162016-11-25$0.15
2016-09-16August 24, 162016-08-26$0.27
2016-06-17May 25, 162016-05-27$0.27
2016-03-18February 24, 162016-02-26$0.27
2015-12-18November 24, 152015-11-27$0.27
2015-09-18August 26, 152015-08-28$0.27
2015-06-19May 27, 152015-05-29$0.27
2015-03-20February 25, 152015-02-27$0.27
2014-12-19November 25, 142014-11-28$0.27
2014-09-19August 27, 142014-08-29$0.27
2014-06-20May 28, 142014-05-30$0.27
2014-03-20February 26, 142014-02-28$0.22
2013-12-20November 26, 132013-11-29$0.22
2013-09-20August 28, 132013-08-30$0.22
2013-06-20May 29, 132013-05-31$0.22
2013-03-20February 27, 132013-03-01$0.18
2012-12-20November 28, 122012-11-30$0.18
2012-09-20August 29, 122012-08-31$0.18
2012-06-20May 30, 122012-06-01$0.18
2012-03-20February 28, 122012-03-01$0.15
2011-12-20November 29, 112011-12-01$0.15
2011-09-20August 30, 112011-09-01$0.15
2011-06-29June 15, 112011-06-17$0.07

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Comparing Oceaneering International, 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 Oceaneering International, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

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

Investors often include Oceaneering International, 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.