Target Corporation Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Target Corporation (TGT). 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)

43 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983
Dividends per share (FY)$4.52$4.44$4.36$3.96$3.16$2.68$2.60$2.52$2.44$2.32$2.16$1.90$1.58$1.32$1.10$0.84$0.66$0.60$0.52$0.44$0.36$0.30$0.26$0.24$0.24$0.32$0.40$0.45$0.66$1.20$1.74$1.68$1.60$1.52$1.44$1.32$1.12$1.04$0.92$0.84$0.74$0.66$0.61
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A3.22%3.13%2.31%1.44%1.46%2.35%3.46%3.25%3.62%2.98%2.58%2.80%2.19%2.17%1.53%1.29%1.93%0.94%0.72%0.66%0.59%0.61%0.85%0.41%0.55%0.66%0.64%1.05%1.81%2.61%2.78%2.82%2.22%2.58%2.33%1.88%2.32%2.68%2.03%1.67%N/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A50.01%48.60%66.04%22.29%30.75%40.54%45.45%45.92%49.25%40.50%-73.66%51.04%28.98%25.61%20.86%19.94%21.00%15.51%13.63%13.21%8.51%12.87%13.18%14.84%15.03%17.05%19.04%21.97%33.48%47.59%33.18%36.80%34.73%42.52%28.29%20.73%29.31%38.33%30.43%25.33%N/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-01November 12, 252025-11-12$1.14
2025-09-01August 13, 252025-08-13$1.14
2025-06-01May 14, 252025-05-14$1.12
2025-03-01February 12, 252025-02-12$1.12
2024-12-10November 20, 242024-11-20$1.12
2024-09-10August 21, 242024-08-21$1.12
2024-06-10May 14, 242024-05-15$1.10
2024-03-10February 20, 242024-02-21$1.10
2023-12-10November 14, 232023-11-15$1.10
2023-09-10August 15, 232023-08-16$1.10
2023-06-10May 16, 232023-05-17$1.08
2023-03-10February 14, 232023-02-15$1.08
2022-12-10November 15, 222022-11-16$1.08
2022-09-10August 16, 222022-08-17$1.08
2022-06-10May 17, 222022-05-18$0.90
2022-03-10February 15, 222022-02-16$0.90
2021-12-10November 16, 212021-11-17$0.90
2021-09-10August 17, 212021-08-18$0.90
2021-06-10May 18, 212021-05-19$0.68
2021-03-10February 16, 212021-02-17$0.68
2020-12-10November 17, 202020-11-18$0.68
2020-09-10August 18, 202020-08-19$0.68
2020-06-10May 19, 202020-05-20$0.66
2020-03-10February 18, 202020-02-19$0.66
2019-12-10November 19, 192019-11-20$0.66
2019-09-10August 20, 192019-08-21$0.66
2019-06-10May 14, 192019-05-15$0.64
2019-03-10February 19, 192019-02-20$0.64
2018-12-10November 20, 182018-11-21$0.64
2018-09-10August 14, 182018-08-15$0.64
2018-06-10May 15, 182018-05-16$0.62
2018-03-10February 20, 182018-02-21$0.62
2017-12-10November 14, 172017-11-15$0.62
2017-09-10August 14, 172017-08-16$0.62
2017-06-10May 15, 172017-05-17$0.60
2017-03-10February 13, 172017-02-15$0.60
2016-12-10November 14, 162016-11-16$0.60
2016-09-10August 15, 162016-08-17$0.60
2016-06-10May 16, 162016-05-18$0.56
2016-03-10February 12, 162016-02-17$0.56
2015-12-10November 16, 152015-11-18$0.56
2015-09-10August 17, 152015-08-19$0.56
2015-06-10May 18, 152015-05-20$0.52
2015-03-10February 13, 152015-02-18$0.52
2014-12-10November 17, 142014-11-19$0.52
2014-09-10August 18, 142014-08-20$0.52
2014-06-10May 19, 142014-05-21$0.43
2014-03-10February 14, 142014-02-19$0.43
2013-12-10November 18, 132013-11-20$0.43
2013-09-10August 19, 132013-08-21$0.43
2013-06-10May 13, 132013-05-15$0.36
2013-03-10February 15, 132013-02-20$0.36
2012-12-10November 19, 122012-11-21$0.36
2012-09-10August 13, 122012-08-15$0.36
2012-06-10May 14, 122012-05-16$0.30
2012-03-10February 13, 122012-02-15$0.30
2011-12-10November 14, 112011-11-16$0.30
2011-09-10August 16, 112011-08-18$0.30
2011-06-10May 16, 112011-05-18$0.25
2011-03-10February 14, 112011-02-16$0.25
2010-12-10November 17, 102010-11-20$0.25
2010-09-10August 18, 102010-08-20$0.25
2010-06-10May 18, 102010-05-20$0.17
2010-03-10February 17, 102010-02-20$0.17
2009-12-10November 18, 092009-11-20$0.17
2009-09-10August 18, 092009-08-20$0.17
2009-06-10May 18, 092009-05-20$0.16
2009-03-10February 18, 092009-02-20$0.16
2008-12-10November 18, 082008-11-20$0.16
2008-09-10August 18, 082008-08-20$0.16
2008-06-10May 16, 082008-05-20$0.14
2008-03-10February 15, 082008-02-20$0.14
2007-12-10November 16, 072007-11-20$0.14
2007-09-10August 16, 072007-08-20$0.14
2007-06-10May 16, 072007-05-20$0.12
2007-03-10February 15, 072007-02-20$0.12
2006-12-10November 16, 062006-11-20$0.12
2006-09-10August 16, 062006-08-20$0.12
2006-06-10May 17, 062006-05-20$0.10
2006-03-10February 15, 062006-02-20$0.10
2005-12-10November 16, 052005-11-20$0.10
2005-09-10August 17, 052005-08-20$0.10
2005-06-10May 18, 052005-05-20$0.08
2005-03-10February 16, 052005-02-20$0.08
2004-12-10November 17, 042004-11-20$0.08
2004-09-10August 18, 042004-08-20$0.08
2004-06-10May 18, 042004-05-20$0.07
2004-03-10February 18, 042004-02-20$0.07
2003-12-10November 18, 032003-11-20$0.07
2003-09-10August 18, 032003-08-20$0.07
2003-06-10May 16, 032003-05-20$0.06
2003-03-10February 18, 032003-02-20$0.06
2002-12-10November 18, 022002-11-20$0.06
2002-09-10August 16, 022002-08-20$0.06
2002-06-10May 16, 022002-05-20$0.06
2002-03-10February 15, 022002-02-20$0.06
2001-12-10November 16, 012001-11-20$0.06
2001-09-10August 16, 012001-08-20$0.06
2001-06-10May 16, 012001-05-20$0.06
2001-03-10February 15, 012001-02-20$0.06

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Comparing Target 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 Target Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

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

Investors often include Target 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.