Alaska Air Group (ALK) Dividend History & Yield
Alaska Air Group (ALK) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 0.94%. The most recent dividend was $0.3750/share on Mar 5, 2020, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
0.94%
TTM Dividend/Share
$0.38
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
0.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
-73.21%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
-14.06%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
Dividend health
Chowder score
-13.1%
FCF payout ratio
16.9%
Net debt / EBITDA
5.6x
Interest coverage
0.83x
ROIC (TTM)
3.6%
Dividend Safety Score
3 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 0.0%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($-2.93) does not fully cover dividend/share ($0.38).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 16.9%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 5.6x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Earnings are negative while dividends are still growing — unsustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Feb 14, 2020
- Payment date
- Mar 5, 2020
- Dividend
- $0.3750
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3750
Ex-date Nov 18, 2019
- Payment date
- Dec 5, 2019
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date Aug 19, 2019
- Payment date
- Sep 5, 2019
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date May 20, 2019
- Payment date
- Jun 6, 2019
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date Feb 15, 2019
- Payment date
- Mar 7, 2019
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date Nov 19, 2018
- Payment date
- Dec 6, 2018
- Dividend
- $0.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3200
Ex-date Aug 20, 2018
- Payment date
- Sep 6, 2018
- Dividend
- $0.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3200
Ex-date May 21, 2018
- Payment date
- Jun 7, 2018
- Dividend
- $0.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3200
Ex-date Feb 16, 2018
- Payment date
- Mar 8, 2018
- Dividend
- $0.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3200
Ex-date Nov 20, 2017
- Payment date
- Dec 7, 2017
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Aug 18, 2017
- Payment date
- Sep 7, 2017
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date May 19, 2017
- Payment date
- Jun 8, 2017
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2020 | Mar 5, 2020 | $0.3750 | $0.3750 |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| Aug 19, 2019 | Sep 5, 2019 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| May 20, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| Feb 15, 2019 | Mar 7, 2019 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 |
| May 21, 2018 | Jun 7, 2018 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Mar 8, 2018 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Dec 7, 2017 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Sep 7, 2017 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| May 19, 2017 | Jun 8, 2017 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 11 year-over-year increases across 37 calendar years of data (1984–2020).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.4000 | $0.3750 | -73.2% |
| 2019 | $1.2800 | $1.4000 | +9.4% |
| 2018 | $1.2000 | $1.2800 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | $1.1000 | $1.2000 | +9.1% |
| 2016 | $0.8000 | $1.1000 | +37.5% |
| 2015 | $0.5000 | $0.8000 | +60.0% |
| 2014 | $0.2000 | $0.5000 | +150.0% |
| 2013 | $0.0500 | $0.2000 | +300.0% |
| 1992 | $0.0500 | $0.0500 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | $0.0500 | $0.0500 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | $0.0500 | $0.0500 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | $0.0400 | $0.0500 | +25.0% |
| 1988 | $0.0300 | $0.0400 | +33.3% |
| 1987 | $0.0400 | $0.0300 | -25.0% |
| 1986 | $0.0375 | $0.0400 | +6.7% |
| 1985 | $0.0350 | $0.0375 | +7.1% |
| 1984 | — | $0.0350 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Alaska Air Group (ALK) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$0
YoY change
N/A
5Y CAGR
-100.0%
Peak year (2019)
$173.00M
Latest annual
$0
Cash dividends paid over time for Alaska Air Group (ALK)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Alaska Air Group (ALK)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2024 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2023 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2022 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2021 | $0 | -100.0% | -$45.00M | ||
| 2020 | $45.00M | -74.0% | -$128.00M | ||
| 2019 | $173.00M | +9.5% | +$15.00M | ||
| 2018 | $158.00M | +6.8% | +$10.00M | ||
| 2017 | $148.00M | +8.8% | +$12.00M | ||
| 2016 | $136.00M | +33.3% | +$34.00M | ||
| 2015 | $102.00M | +50.0% | +$34.00M | ||
| 2014 | $68.00M | +142.9% | +$40.00M | ||
| 2013 | $28.00M | — | +$28.00M | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1994 | $0 | -100.0% | -$2.50M | ||
| 1993 | $2.50M | -70.2% | -$5.90M | ||
| 1992 | $8.40M | -6.7% | -$600,000 | ||
| 1991 | $9.00M | +7.1% | +$600,000 | ||
| 1990 | $8.40M | +171.0% | +$5.30M | ||
| 1989 | $3.10M | — | — |
Alaska Air Group (ALK) most recent annual dividends paid stands at $0 (2025).
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Alaska Air Group dividends paid produced a CAGR of -100.0% – with a net decline across the window.
Between 2019 and 2025, Alaska Air Group dividends paid plunged 100.0%, falling from $173.00M to $0.
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $173.00M (2019); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1994.
Within Industrials, Alaska Air Group (ALK) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $2.23B.
Alaska Air Group Dividends Paid 2025: $0
Alaska Air Group dividends paid in 2025 was $0.
Alaska Air Group Dividends Paid 2024: $0
Alaska Air Group dividends paid in 2024 was $0.
Alaska Air Group Dividends Paid 2023: $0
Alaska Air Group dividends paid in 2023 was $0.
Alaska Air Group Dividends Paid 2022: $0
Alaska Air Group dividends paid in 2022 was $0.
Alaska Air Group Dividends Paid 2021: $0
Alaska Air Group dividends paid in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for Alaska Air Group (ALK).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Alaska Air Group, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX (RTX) | $3.57B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | $3.24B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International (HON) | $2.98B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $2.75B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $1.72B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation (ETN) | $1.63B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.45B | Industrials |
| Boeing (BA) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska Air Group pay dividends?
Yes, Alaska Air Group (ALK) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $0.38 per share annually, yielding 0.94%.
What is Alaska Air Group's dividend yield?
Alaska Air Group (ALK) has a current dividend yield of 0.94%.
Is Alaska Air Group's dividend safe?
Alaska Air Group (ALK) passes 3 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Alaska Air Group increased its dividend?
Alaska Air Group (ALK) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Alaska Air Group's dividend payout ratio?
Alaska Air Group (ALK) has a dividend payout ratio of 0.0%. Sourced from vendor ratio data (fiscal year or latest period).
What is Alaska Air Group's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Alaska Air Group (ALK) is $0 (period ending March 31, 2026).
What is the long-term growth rate of Alaska Air Group dividends paid?
Alaska Air Group (ALK) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -100.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Alaska Air Group dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Alaska Air Group dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $173.00M in 2019.
What was Alaska Air Group dividends paid in 2024?
Alaska Air Group (ALK) dividends paid in 2024 was $0.
What was Alaska Air Group dividends paid in 2025?
Alaska Air Group (ALK) dividends paid in 2025 was $0.
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