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Dividend history and payout analysis for SFL Corporation Ltd. (SFL). 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.
| Metric (FY) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends per share (FY) | $0.94 | $1.07 | $0.97 | $0.88 | $0.63 | $1.00 | $0.70 | $1.40 | $1.60 | $1.80 | $1.74 | $1.63 | $1.17 | $1.86 | $1.55 | $1.34 | $1.20 | $2.29 | $2.19 | $1.88 | $1.80 | $2.57 |
| Dividend yield (FY) % | N/A | 10.47% | 8.57% | 9.54% | 7.79% | 15.99% | 9.63% | 13.39% | 10.22% | 12.12% | 10.50% | 11.54% | 7.44% | 11.34% | 16.60% | 6.89% | 7.45% | 15.29% | 7.90% | 8.61% | 11.94% | 5.15% |
| Payout ratio (FY) % | N/A | 106.00% | 146.53% | 85.79% | 101.42% | -31.61% | -265.40% | 202.74% | 151.08% | 114.95% | 80.96% | 123.88% | 122.32% | 81.80% | 93.50% | 70.75% | 39.24% | 67.69% | 95.01% | 82.48% | 71.04% | 30.04% |
| Pay Date | Ex-Date | Record Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-29 | December 12, 25 | 2025-12-12 | $0.20 |
| 2025-09-29 | September 12, 25 | 2025-09-12 | $0.20 |
| 2025-06-27 | June 12, 25 | 2025-06-12 | $0.27 |
| 2025-03-28 | March 12, 25 | 2025-03-12 | $0.27 |
| 2024-12-27 | December 13, 24 | 2024-12-13 | $0.27 |
| 2024-09-27 | September 11, 24 | 2024-09-11 | $0.27 |
| 2024-06-26 | May 24, 24 | 2024-05-28 | $0.27 |
| 2024-03-28 | March 14, 24 | 2024-03-15 | $0.26 |
| 2023-12-28 | December 14, 23 | 2023-12-15 | $0.25 |
| 2023-09-29 | September 13, 23 | 2023-09-14 | $0.24 |
| 2023-06-30 | June 15, 23 | 2023-06-16 | $0.24 |
| 2023-03-30 | March 14, 23 | 2023-03-15 | $0.24 |
| 2022-12-30 | December 13, 22 | 2022-12-14 | $0.23 |
| 2022-09-29 | September 14, 22 | 2022-09-15 | $0.23 |
| 2022-06-29 | June 14, 22 | 2022-06-15 | $0.22 |
| 2022-03-29 | March 15, 22 | 2022-03-16 | $0.20 |
| 2021-12-29 | December 14, 21 | 2021-12-15 | $0.18 |
| 2021-09-29 | September 14, 21 | 2021-09-15 | $0.15 |
| 2021-06-29 | June 11, 21 | 2021-06-14 | $0.15 |
| 2021-03-30 | March 12, 21 | 2021-03-15 | $0.15 |
| 2020-12-30 | December 11, 20 | 2020-12-14 | $0.15 |
| 2020-09-30 | September 16, 20 | 2020-09-17 | $0.25 |
| 2020-06-30 | June 17, 20 | 2020-06-18 | $0.25 |
| 2020-03-25 | March 10, 20 | 2020-03-11 | $0.35 |
| 2019-12-27 | December 13, 19 | 2019-12-16 | $0.35 |
| 2019-09-23 | September 11, 19 | 2019-09-12 | $0.35 |
| 2018-12-28 | December 11, 18 | 2018-12-12 | $0.35 |
| 2018-09-27 | September 13, 18 | 2018-09-14 | $0.35 |
| 2018-06-29 | June 14, 18 | 2018-06-15 | $0.35 |
| 2018-03-27 | March 16, 18 | 2018-03-19 | $0.35 |
| 2017-12-29 | December 08, 17 | 2017-12-11 | $0.35 |
| 2017-09-29 | September 14, 17 | 2017-09-15 | $0.35 |
| 2017-06-29 | June 14, 17 | 2017-06-16 | $0.45 |
| 2017-03-30 | March 14, 17 | 2017-03-16 | $0.45 |
| 2016-12-29 | December 08, 16 | 2016-12-12 | $0.45 |
| 2016-09-29 | September 08, 16 | 2016-09-12 | $0.45 |
| 2016-06-29 | June 10, 16 | 2016-06-14 | $0.45 |
| 2016-03-30 | March 14, 16 | 2016-03-16 | $0.45 |
| 2015-12-30 | December 08, 15 | 2015-12-10 | $0.45 |
| 2015-09-30 | September 10, 15 | 2015-09-14 | $0.44 |
| 2015-06-30 | June 11, 15 | 2015-06-15 | $0.43 |
| 2015-03-27 | March 06, 15 | 2015-03-10 | $0.42 |
| 2014-12-30 | December 10, 14 | 2014-12-12 | $0.41 |
| 2014-09-30 | September 10, 14 | 2014-09-12 | $0.41 |
| 2014-06-30 | June 10, 14 | 2014-06-12 | $0.41 |
| 2014-03-28 | March 10, 14 | 2014-03-12 | $0.40 |
| 2013-12-30 | December 10, 13 | 2013-12-12 | $0.39 |
| 2013-09-27 | September 10, 13 | 2013-09-12 | $0.39 |
| 2013-06-28 | June 19, 13 | 2013-06-21 | $0.39 |
| 2012-12-28 | December 18, 12 | 2012-12-20 | $0.78 |
| 2012-09-28 | September 12, 12 | 2012-09-14 | $0.39 |
| 2012-06-28 | June 13, 12 | 2012-06-15 | $0.39 |
| 2012-03-28 | March 07, 12 | 2012-03-09 | $0.30 |
| 2011-12-29 | December 09, 11 | 2011-12-13 | $0.39 |
| 2011-09-28 | September 07, 11 | 2011-09-09 | $0.39 |
| 2011-06-29 | June 07, 11 | 2011-06-09 | $0.39 |
| 2011-03-29 | March 09, 11 | 2011-03-11 | $0.38 |
| 2010-12-30 | December 06, 10 | 2010-12-08 | $0.36 |
| 2010-09-29 | September 08, 10 | 2010-09-10 | $0.35 |
| 2010-06-10 | May 28, 10 | 2010-06-02 | $0.33 |
| 2010-03-30 | March 17, 10 | 2010-03-19 | $0.30 |
| 2010-01-26 | December 04, 09 | 2009-12-08 | $0.30 |
| 2009-10-16 | August 27, 09 | 2009-08-31 | $0.30 |
| 2009-07-06 | May 22, 09 | 2009-05-27 | $0.30 |
| 2009-04-17 | March 05, 09 | 2009-03-09 | $0.30 |
| 2009-01-07 | December 19, 08 | 2008-12-23 | $0.60 |
| 2008-09-15 | August 28, 08 | 2008-09-02 | $0.58 |
| 2008-06-30 | June 13, 08 | 2008-06-17 | $0.56 |
| 2008-03-10 | February 22, 08 | 2008-02-26 | $0.55 |
| 2007-12-10 | November 23, 07 | 2007-11-27 | $0.55 |
| 2007-09-13 | August 29, 07 | 2007-08-31 | $0.55 |
| 2007-06-21 | June 06, 07 | 2007-06-08 | $0.55 |
| 2007-03-22 | March 06, 07 | 2007-03-08 | $0.54 |
| 2006-12-21 | December 05, 06 | 2006-12-07 | $0.53 |
| 2006-09-18 | August 29, 06 | 2006-08-31 | $0.45 |
| 2006-06-26 | June 08, 06 | 2006-06-12 | $0.45 |
| 2006-03-20 | March 02, 06 | 2006-03-06 | $0.45 |
| 2005-12-13 | November 25, 05 | 2005-11-29 | $0.45 |
| 2005-09-20 | September 01, 05 | 2005-09-06 | $0.45 |
| 2005-06-24 | June 08, 05 | 2005-06-10 | $0.45 |
| 2005-03-18 | March 03, 05 | 2005-03-07 | $0.45 |
| 2004-12-07 | November 22, 04 | 2004-11-25 | $0.45 |
| N/A | September 08, 04 | N/A | $1.77 |
| 2004-09-13 | August 26, 04 | 2004-08-30 | $0.35 |
The dividend yield shows how much SFL Corporation Ltd. 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.
By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for SFL Corporation Ltd., 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.
Comparing SFL Corporation Ltd.'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.
Analyzing SFL Corporation Ltd.'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.
Investors often include SFL Corporation Ltd. 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.
